You need to start adding more apple cider vinegar to your meals, there’s no question about it. This substance has plenty of properties that are not only healthy — they can actually be pretty tasty when applied properly.

So, here’s a question: What are the actual benefits of using apple cider vinegar in your general food preparation?

Apple cider vinegar encourages healing in the skin and blood, which detoxifies the body.

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1.) Balance out your alkaline ph level. You know, the average person actually has a more acidic body than an alkaline one, and this is actually quite wrong. You need to balance out the acid-alkaline level in your body, and what you might be surprised to find out is that there are many bodily functions that can only occur when the balance is right.

Yes, you’re probably only operating at half-capacity, and that leads to so many different problems. Remember, there is nothing wrong with consuming raw, organic apple cider vinegar: Once it is consumed, it becomes alkaline and not only helps to keep your energy levels up but also helps you fight off disease and illness.

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2.) Regulate your blood sugar. Arizona State University recently discovered that drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) can actually be very helpful for those individuals who are currently at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Taking ACV at mealtime can have great benefits for individuals who struggle with both prediabetes and diabetes, making this an absolute must for those who are at a genetic disadvantage.

3.) Improve your heart health. Drinking ACV will improve your heart health significantly by lowering blood pressure. It can also increase HDL, or good cholesterol, which definitely helps in the heart health area. Also, ACV is thought to contain chlorogenic acid, which is an antioxidant capable of keeping LDL (bad-cholesterol) particles from being oxidized.

4.) Detox your organs. You’ve been told to detox before, we know you have — but how were you going to go about it? There is a ton of different diets out there, some of which are better than others, and at the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide what route you want to take.

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Apple cider vinegar is one of those routes, and it does a great job of stimulating circulation. It helps to encourage healing in the skin and blood, which detoxifies the body, and it will ultimately help you to feel better, which should be your goal all along.

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5.) Eliminate candida. Apple cider vinegar is rich in natural enzymes, so it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that it helps to eliminate candida within the human body. Candida has been attributed to many health issues, which include:

  • Depression
  • Memory loss
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Sugar cravings
  • Yeast infections

Apple cider vinegar is fermented with a yeast that is a prebiotic for healthy bacteria in the cut, effectively eliminating these issues at the source.

6.) Improve your digestion. ACV can help alleviate conditions such as indigestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, and much more. The only thing it seems to be ineffective against is ulcers.

7.) Accelerate your weight loss. Weight loss is an important goal, and apple cider vinegar can certainly help you with it. Adding two teaspoons to 16 ounces of water can definitely have some beneficial effects, and several studies have supported this over the years.

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8.) Prevent osteoporosis. Yes, ACV can help to prevent osteoporosis, but it’s not magic. Actually, it helps to increase calcium absorption into your bones, which keeps them healthy and you happy.

9.) Help slow the aging process. No one likes getting old, as you already know, and finding a solution for aging is critical. Apple cider vinegar can definitely do the trick with its antioxidant properties, which will help to slow the aging process and give you the smooth skin you crave for at least a few more years.

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10.) Fight against free radicals. Finally, apple cider vinegar does a great job of fighting against free radicals. These are molecules or atoms that have an unpaired electron in the outer orbit. They have their purpose — for example, they fight off infection — but too much can cause even more problems.

Apple cider vinegar is a great additive to your food, and many people make sure to have a bottle or two lying around. Some of us add it to salads and their drinking water — a decision that has more than a few benefits. Try it out!

This article originally appeared in VIVA GLAM Magazine.

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