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Top 15 Health Benefits Of Consuming Apple Cider Vinegar (And Why You Should Start)
The kind of Apple Cider Vine- gar (ACV) you want is organic, un- filtered apple cider vinegar that still contains the “mother” (strands of different proteins, en- zymes and friendly bacteria).
1. Provides Vitamin K2 - Fermented foods, like apple cider vinegar, contain a less-known vi- tamin called vitamin K2. This vi- tamin is important in bone health, and reducing inflammation. Vita- min K2 can also help reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35%. Vi- tamin K2 comes strictly from ani- mal-based products, or fermented products like ACV.
2. Potent Anti-Microbial -
The acetic acid content in ACV helps kill pathogens like bacteria and viruses. It is a great disinfec- tant to be used around the house and acts as a natural preservative. It keeps colds and the flu away.
3. Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels - ACV has been found to increase insulin sensitiv- ity and lower blood sugar re- sponses during meals, reduce blood fasting sugars by 4%, reduce blood sugar by 34% upon the con- sumption of 50 grams of white bread, and improves insulin sensi- tivity by 19-34% after a meal.
4. Relieves Nausea - Mix 1 cup of filtered water with 1 tbsp. of ACV and take this mixture when experiencing nausea (adding some raw, un-pasteurized honey to the mix would also be beneficial).
5. Improves Immune Func- tion - The maelic acid in ACV is a great antiviral, helping to reduce your chances for developing a cold or flu if taken daily. The lymphatic system boost that ACV provides our body with is great for breaking up mucus, alleviating congestion and getting rid of allergies.
6. Provides Relief For Asthmatics - With asthma, there
is inflammation of the air passages that narrows the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. Because ACV is highly anti-inflammatory, this is another reason why it is helpful for those suffering from the condition.
7. Kills and/or Slows Can- cerous Growths - ACV is a great source of polyphenols, which are important for helping reduce our risk of cancer. The pH-balancing effects of ACV aids in warding off cancerous growths, since cancer mostly thrives in an acidic envi- ronment, and hates alkalinity. The vinegar stimulates cancer-fighting T-cells in our body, helping to slow cancerous growths.
8. Great Anti-Inflamma- tory - If you suffer from chronic inflammation, or want to get rid of some nasty aches, pains, or bruises, ACV is for you. Because of the high mineral content in ACV, particularly potassium, it is great for reducing swelling and bulging veins (in terms of varicose veins).
9. Dissolves Kidney Stones - The high level of acetic acid in ACV breaks down the hard com- ponents that make up kidney stones, making them easier to pass, or eliminating them com- pletely through dissolution. Being consistent with your ACV con- sumption is key, however, and drinking plenty of water to flush the stones is important. Drinking 2tbsp.ofACVin1cupofwater once per day, along with 3-4L of regular water should provide relief in 24-48 hours if done correctly.
10. Relieves Allergies - ACV can help prevent symptoms of al- lergies like sneezing, nasal conges- tion, itchy, red and swollen eyes, itchy sensation in the nose, ears, lips, mouth and/or throat, headache, nosebleed, cough and asthma.
11. Digestive Aid - Drinking ACV diluted in water can naturally improve your digestion. It is full of beneficial probiotics, and when taken 10-15 minutes before a meal, can help stimulate digestive juices to help with food break- down. It also helps prevent indi- gestion and heartburn.
12. Improves Skin Quality - ACV promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that inundate the skin. ACV is also antiseptic, preventing the proliferation of bacteria that cause acne and other flare-ups. In addition, it helps to balance the skin’s pH, dissolve dead skin cells, lightens sun and age spots and helps minimize the appearance of pores. Use ACV as you would your regular face toner, butbesuretodiluteit1in2(i.e.,1 tbsp. ACV + 2 tbsp. water)
13. Aids In Weight Loss - The main reason is ACV curbs ap- petite and extends the feeling of being full.
14. Helps Balance pH Lev- els - Help restore alkalinity in the body by taking 1 tsp. of ACV 3 times a day. Because our body needs to be slightly alkaline in order to be healthy, and given that a majority of the foods people con- sume are acidic in nature, ACV could help in balancing this prob- lem.
15. Cleanses The Lym- phatic System - The living en- zymes and beneficial acetic acid in ACV helps break up mucous in the body, and cleanses the lymph nodes. By simply cleansing your lymphatic system you can help get rid of over 80% of chronic disease. Remember, our lymphatic system is like a second circulatory system, but requires movement to ease toxins out of the small lymphatic “capillaries.” So make sure you ex- ercise.
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