health benefits of apple cider vinegar

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1. What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
2. Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
3. How to make Apple Cider Vinegar at home?
4. How to take Apple Cider Vinegar?

What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV) is mostly apple juice, yeast turns the sugar in the juice into alcohol (By the process called Fermentation). Further bacteria turns the alcohol into acetic acid.

The main constituents of ACV are-

• Acetic acid
• Citric acid

Nutritional components ACV are-

• Pectin
• Vitamin B1, B2 and, B6
• Vitamin C
• Biotin
• Folic Acid
• Niacin
• Pantothenic Acid
  
  
  

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

• Promotes weight loss

         Consuming ACV may help you eat fewer calories this is because it helps you feel full.

• Reducing cholesterol

         Researchers found that ACV significantly raised levels of high-density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol which is known as good cholesterol which reduces the risk of heart problems.

• Lower blood sugar levels

          It helps diabetics to control their blood sugar levels. Consuming 2 tablespoons of ACV before bedtime reduces fasting blood sugar by 4%. Vinegar improves insulin function and lower blood sugar level after meals.

• Lower the risk of cancer

         In scientific studies, vinegar has been shown to prevent cancer and promote health. ACV reduces the risk of cancer and slows down the growth of cancer cells.

• Treat dandruff

         Massaging diluted ACV into your scalp may get rid of dandruff

• Treat acne

         Putting a small amount of diluted ACV onto pimples is a good way to get rid of them.

• Natural deodorizer

         It has many antibacterial properties. ACV can eliminate bad smells.

How to make ACV at home?

Ingredients-

• apple(2 cups)
• honey and sugar(1 tablespoon each)
• water

Procedure-

• Take fresh apples wash them and cut them into small pieces.
• Put the apples in a glass jar and fill it with water.
• Add honey and sugar mix it well until it dissolves and covers it with cheesecloth.

• Put the jar in a warm and dark place for about three weeks

      [NOTE -stir it from time to time.

                   -apple pieces should be fully submerged.]

• After few weeks strain out the solids.
• Leave the jar for another 3-4 weeks.
• then it's ready to use.

How to take ACV?

To take it directly dilute 1-2 tablespoons of ACV with water and take it before or after your meals. It can also be used in cooking, baking, and salad dressing also as a preservatives.