Benefits of apple cider benefits. Apple cider vinegar has been linked to many health benefits, the most popular being weight loss and improved gut bacteria. Apple cider vinegar does not have a lot of vitamins and minerals but it does aid in the processing of mineral that the body can use.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Vinegar comes from the French phrase vin aigrette aka sour wine. The sour taste comes from acetic acid. Yeast digest sugars in apples and converts it to alcohol in a process called fermentation. Bacteria turns the alcohol into acetic acid which results in ACV and its sour taste. Floating at the bottom of the bottle of ACV is the “mother.” Mother is a combination of yeast and bacteria.
Benefits of ACV
On top of helping people to lose weight, many people use it to help with health problems such as diabetes, digestion and heart problems and cholesterol. Some have used ACV for dander and to reduce plaque on teeth by gargling with apple cider vinegar diluted in water. In reference to weight loss, the best time to drink ACV is on an empty stomach before meals or before bed for optimal results. Some foods that you eat can make ACV less potent.
Side Effects
Drinking apple cider vinegar straight can have harmful effects. Due to the acetic nature of ACV it can burn the throat and stomach. The taste of ACV varies from person to person, depending on your taste buds it may taste very strong.
How to Drink ACV
Dilute one to two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in water with a twist of lemon if you prefer. Drink with a straw to protect tooth enamel and avoid eating for at least thirty minutes after ingesting ACV.
Warning, please do not attempt anything in this article before consulting with your doctor.
