Did you know that apple cider vinegar is so good for you, that people have written entire books on it? Apple Cider Vinegar, by D. Paul Bragg talks all about the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It has long been used to aid in digestion, disinfect wounds and treat a headache.
Now experts believe that people looking to shed excess weight can benefit from supplementing with this vinegar because it has the ability to help increase the metabolism. It may even be beneficial for people with blood sugar problems and diabetes because it works to slow down the insulin release and post meal glucose. It would appear that one of the key vinegar benefits is that it can help to slow the release of sugar into your blood stream. Additionally, some experts believe that it can help heal illness and improve immunity. In truth, there is not much research that has been preformed to back this up - largely due to the fact that there is not a group with the funds that is financially motivated (i.e. a pharmaceutical company).
One thing that research has shown is that things that are high in acetic acid, such as vinegar, can help with the absorption of minerals. This is especially important for women who are concerned about their bone density.
If you want to reap the benefits of this vinegar, most experts suggest that you use raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. The reason for this is that this type of vinegar contains the "mother of vinegar" which is believed to contain most of the helpful bacteria, enzymes and nutrients. While this cobweb-like substance looks a bit strange - like something has gone bad - it is actually the key to getting the benefits of the vinegar.
There are three ways that you can get it into your diet. You can simply combine a couple of teaspoons with a cup of water and drink it prior to a meal. Alternatively, you can use it in cooking. Typically, people will incorporate it into a salad dressing. It makes a great tangy dressing for quinoa salad, and can also work well on an apple salad. If neither of these ideas is appealing, you can now purchase vinegar as a digestive and blood sugar support supplement. You will need to take around 600 milligrams a day to see the benefits.
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