You’re Using Apple Cider Vinegar Wrong
Did you know that the apple you’re eating is alive? Alive with microorganisms, such as yeast, mold, and bacteria that live on the surface of that crunchy outer layer. Don’t worry, washing your apples thoroughly might minimize the microorganisms you’re eating but those tiny living creatures will work hard to improve your health.
Apples and the microorganisms on them work hand-in-hand to protect your body against many different health dangers including candida, E. coli, and even staph infections. Eating an apple is one way to experience the benefits of these helping hands, however, there remains a superior method.
When apples are prepared, pulverized, and stored properly without oxygen, the microorganisms living on the outside are now mixed in. Exposed to the insides, this forces the microorganisms to begin eating sugars the juicy apples have provided.
While the microbes are busy munching the all-you-can-eat sugar buffet, they are unknowingly converting the apple’s sugars into acid by releasing gasses (essentially farting…) into a sealed, air-tight container. Six months later, the final product; apple cider vinegar.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar is a popular fruit vinegar that undergoes a unique two-step acid fermentation process to transform fruit juice into a tangy elixir. Step one of this two-part fermentation method begins in the sealed, air-tight container. The first step creates what is known as a SCOBY, a Symbiotic Community Of Bacteria and Yeast.
This SCOBY starts to break down the natural sugars provided by the fresh or cooked fruit juice to create alcohol. Then, bacteria such as Acetobacter or Clostridium work their magic, converting the alcohol into acetic acid, giving the vinegar its signature taste, preserving abilities, and healing properties.
The health and culinary benefits of vinegar depend on the type of fruit and production method used to make the vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, along with other fruit vinegar, carries a diverse range of characteristics, from flavor notes like sweet, tart, or fruity to high acidity levels similar to traditional vinegar.
They are also a nutritional powerhouse, offering antioxidants, magnesium, and other beneficial compounds when used topically or consumed.
What are the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
A well-known kitchen staple yet a powerful health elixir, apple cider vinegar has proven to be a vital ingredient for all households. Various controlled studies show that apple cider vinegar possesses antibacterial, antihyperlipidemic, and antimicrobial properties. The antibacterial properties give apple cider vinegar the ability to kill bacteria, either directly on your skin or on household products.
There are possible adverse effects to be aware of when using undiluted apple cider vinegar. This may include skin burn if used topically and the acidity level may cause tooth enamel loss. This is why I sometimes prefer something that has the same antibacterial properties but it can’t harm me if used wrong.
The most powerful antibiotic that can be found in nature is Usnea and it’s well known for its antibacterial properties. Just like ACV, it can be used both internally and externally. You can take Usnea to promote healing during the cold and flu season, or for wounds and fungal skin conditions.
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LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels are lowered, while HDL cholesterol is raised thanks to the antihyperlipidemic qualities. The antimicrobial activity in Apple Cider Vinegar is the property it needs to fight Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus.
Many other health benefits, such as decreased blood sugar, improved digestion, and weight loss, come with the regular use of apple cider vinegar. One of the fundamental elements responsible for these health benefits is acetic acid. Acetic acid can help reduce hyperglycemia, thereby assisting people in managing diabetes-2 and weight loss by improving blood glucose levels. Here’s how to manage Diabetes Type 2.
I lost around 20 pounds in a couple of months by using ACV the right way. And it’s so easy because it takes your hunger away, regulating your blood sugar levels and making you lose weight effortlessly. It’s a simple set of rules I found in a health & wellness guide I got from my daughter. You can find this information on page 292. See more info here.
Also, the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar has been shown to decrease aldosterone levels, which leads to lower blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
But wait, there’s more! Incorporating apple cider vinegar into your diet has positive effects when used for anthropometric indices and lipid profiles. It also enhances calcium absorption in the body, potentially improving bone health.
All of the findings mentioned above suggest that adding apple cider vinegar to your daily routine may not only enhance the flavor of your dishes but also provide countless health benefits backed by scientific research.
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How to use Apple Cider Vinegar
There are many ways to use apple cider vinegar, the traditional and most common is in your food and beverages for medicinal and culinary purposes. Apple cider vinegar has traditionally been used as a medicine, reportedly, since the days of Hippocrates in 400 BC and has since expanded into the markets of beauty, culinary, and cleaning.
When using apple cider vinegar for its health benefits, it is recommended to use two tablespoons twice daily. The best time of day to take the two tablespoons depends on your intended use. When apple cider vinegar is ingested immediately before consuming a starchy meal, be it pancakes in the morning or spaghetti for dinner, it will improve glycemic control and overall digestion.
If taken before bed for the night, your morning fasting blood sugar levels will be lower. For arthritis relief, use apple cider vinegar mid-morning and mid-evening.
Many factors influence the efficacy of apple cider vinegar. The acidity, dosage, timing of ingestion, your meal content, and glycaemic index, as well as the level of insulin secretion and resistance in your body. Taking a direct shot of apple cider vinegar is more effective than a tablet or gummy. And it provides the best access to its health benefits.
You might feel like Apple Cider Vinegar is too strong for your body. Or that it ‘burns’ when you use it. That might be a symptom of an unwell digestive system.
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Taking a shot of apple cider vinegar might sound off-putting, but there are a few ingredients to complement that sour tang. Warm spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg relax the acidity, while honey or maple syrup will sweeten that bitter tanginess. If you’re still on the fence, there is no question, this Apple Pie Vinegar Shot recipe will get you off of that fence.
Apple Pie Vinegar Shot
Ingredients
Ingredients- 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Apple Juice
- 1 tablespoon of Hot Water
- Balanced Gut Blend Tincture (40 drops)
- ½ tablespoon of Honey
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla
- 1 dash of Cinnamon
Note: If you’re making your own apple cider vinegar, use organic apples, or wild apples as they contain greater health benefits. If you would like your cider sweeter use Gala, if you would like it tart use Pink Lady.
Instructions
- Add the hot water and honey to a large shot glass and stir well.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and vanilla.
- Add a dash of cinnamon on top.
- Take your shot!
This apple cider vinegar shot is great for people who are adding it to their diet for the first time, or as a quick dessert fix.
Interesting the number of authors who assume every other person is an ignorant, stupid and a total idiot and the author is the only one who has finally learned something. The initial title, as an “always” statement, is so unprofessional and ignorant. So author, I’ll give you an always statement, “YOU ARE WRONG IN YOUR APPROACH TO WRITING TITLES TO ARTICLES.” You need to become much better educated and learn that the “always” and “never” type statements are exceedingly rarely true. People knew what you finally learned a long time before you learned it and you need to be mature enough to acknowledge it. Don’t assume everyone is as stupid as you are.
My reaction exactly seeing this title… eyeroll
Never mind them, you can please some people some of the time but you can’t please all the people all of the time X
For everyone like myself, reading this and other ‘Forager’ articles- that we all get for free…, use positive suggestions and not attacks or put downs when commenting, please. The preceding comments could have been more kindly worded. Writing articles is not necessarily easy and for some who are reading this, the info may be quite helpful/interesting. Could or should the title have been worded differently?, I might agree there. I might have called it ‘Try This Healthy ACV Dessert Shot’. None of us are perfect. Thank you Kristen for sharing the information and dessert ‘Shot’ recipe in this article.
so if I do my acv shots straight, I am doing them wrong? but I like the taste without adding all those other things. I am not doing my shots wrong, merely different than her, maybe author is doing hers wrong?
Wow, so much hate over a title, what about a “great! A free recipe, thank you” those titles are design to make the people click the add, “this 5 tricks will blow your mind, specially number 5”
Usually those adds doesn’t provide anything but this article actually did. Chill, relax it’s just an article and you decided to have a bad day over someone else’s work..