8 Surprising uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Cider vinegar, or ACV, is a type of vinegar made from cider or apple must that has undergone fermentation to form health-promoting probiotics and enzymes. It has less sugar and fewer calories than apple juice, with a pale to medium amber color.

Enhances the Digestive System

By opting for ACV, you can add a dose of good bacteria into your diet. It improves the ability to digest and increases immunity to your digestive system.

Take 1-2 tablespoons per day together with other fermented foods.

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Normalizes Blood Sugar

ACV has a big benefit in controlling your blood sugar, it lowers glucose levels that can be very helpful for diabetics. This is best to drink every before meals to keep sugar level stable.

Dilute 1-2 tablespoons in an 8-ounce cup of water.

Improves Skin Health

It helps to treat your skin from acne, blemishes and other skin imperfections. It leaves your skin smooth after application.

Use it as a toner by soaking the cotton ball in the ACV and apply it directly to your problem areas.

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Relieves Sunburn

When your skin is damaged due to sunburn, ACV helps neutralizes the burnt skin and can soothe its dryness. Dilute a cup of ACV on a ¼ cup of water and pat it on the sore skin.

Natural Deodorant

Though commercial deodorants can help keep your armpits from body odor, it can also block your ability to sweat. Sweating is a natural means of our body to detoxify. blocking the ability to sweat also means blocking the ability to detoxify.

To use ACV as deodorant, dab a bit of the product in your underarms and allow it to be absorbed.

Keeps Hair Shiny

ACV helps you achieve that shiny and smooth hair, it can also help with dandruff and scalp irritation.

To prepare, mix a tablespoon or two in a glass of water, apply it to your hair during bath then rinse it with water. Ensure to rinse it well after our bath to avoid your hair feel a little crunchy.

Kills Bugs and Fleas

Ditch those smelly chemicals and start trying the natural remedy. This can be used for your pets that keeps on scratching themselves, which may cause them skin irritation.

Mix equal parts of water and ACV to a spray bottle and spray to the fur once a day until fleas are gone.

Weight-loss Aid

ACV is a good kickstart to weight loss. It makes you feel fuller and kill your cravings that can result for eating less.

Add 1-2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to any of your favorite drink, can be a water, tea or any smoothie recipes.