The apple cider vinegar has been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C. Even the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates used the raw apple cider vinegar for variety of things. It was used throughout the history and many people use it nowadays too. We offer you a list of 25 ways to use the ACV. Make sure you buy organic apple cider vinegar since the apples are the most contaminated fruit.
Food
Sauces
You can use the apple cider vinegar for your barbecue sauce because it goes perfectly with the tangy but sweet flavor. You can also add it your favorite marinades or condiments that are too thick.
Juice
The unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. You can add it to smoothies or juices whose taste is too bitter for you.
Baking
The apple cider vinegar adds lift to cakes, cookies and other mixtures but at the same time, it doesn’t add taste to the final product. Fluff up your baked good by adding ACV and you won`t regret it.
Salads
This purpose of the apple cider vinegar should certainly be mentioned- You can use it as a salad dressing. Just whisk some olive oil, apple cider vinegar and some of your favorite additions, such as honey, garlic, mustard and citrus. Then put this delicious dressing over your organic greens.
Soups
Adding some apple cider vinegar in your soups brings favor and a bit of brightness in it. In case you are hesitating and think that your soup will taste like vinegar, don’t worry it won`t.
Health
Sore throat
The apple cider vinegar has fighting properties against many bacteria. For treating sore throat, all you need to do is to gargle equal parts of apple cider vinegar and warm water and the problem will disappear. Repeat every hour if needed.
Detox
Apart from detoxing your home, the cider vinegar can detox your body as well. It detoxifies the liver and promotes circulation. In addition, the ACV contains acid which assists in removing toxins from the body. Its potassium content helps breaking the mucus in the body and clears the lymph nodes. This is also helpful for the removal of toxins. Don’t hesitate, include the apple cider in your diet and you will naturally detoxify your body.
Diabetes prevention
According to many studies the apple cider vinegar and the blood sugar levels are closely related. There was a study in which participants took two tablespoons of cider vinegar before bedtime. The results showed 4-6% sugar by the time they woke. The ACV has antiglycemic effects that help with insulin sensitivity.
Energy boost
Most of the people reach for some chemical liquid drink when feeling tired. Don’t do this but grab a bottle of apple cider vinegar instead. It is efficient in boosting energy due to the enzymes and potassium it contains. In order to prevent fatigue, add a bit of apple cider in your glass of water. The lactic acid build up that usually happens after exercise can is reduces by the amino acids in the apple cider vinegar.
Digestive aid
In order to settle the stomach after having a rich meal, take glass of diluted apple cider vinegar in your water or juice. The ACV has antibiotic properties and bacteria fighting power. In addition, it helps with intestinal spasms due to the pectin it contains.
Weight loss
The consumption of apple cider vinegar helps you eat less because it gives you a feeling of satiety that lasts longer. According to one study, the acetic acid found in apple cider slows fat accumulation. If you find the flavor too strong for you, you can add the apple cider vinegar in water, salad dressing or juices.
Wart remover
The usual wart removers are not natural and the removals can be painful, scary and even leave a scar. Luckily, there is a completely natural wart remover. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and cover the affected area. Leave it like that overnight and repeat this procedure each night until the warts completely disappear.
Clear sinuses
Since the apple cider vinegar efficiently breaks up the mucus, it is not strange that it clears out the sinuses as well. Thanks to its antibacterial properties it prevents sinus infection and cold. So, if you want to breathe easier sip some apple cider vinegar and water.
Itchy or sunburned skin
If you feel some itching caused by jellyfish sting, bug bites or poison ivy just apply some apple cider vinegar on the itchy area and you feel relief. When it comes to treating sunburned skin, soak in a bath with 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to ease the pain.
Lowering cholesterol
According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, apart from promoting weight loss and lowering blood sugar the apple cider vinegar is linked to cholesterol as well. Lowered VLDL levels and lowered triglycerides were discovered in lab rats that were given apple cider vinegar alongside a high cholesterol diet. The rat that was not given ACV did not see the same drop in cholesterol.
Home
Odor neutralizer
If your home is filled with an unpleasant odor that is simply not going away then the apple cider vinegar is the perfect, natural solution. Just place some ACV in a dish and leave it near the front food. This will help you get rid of the unpleasant odor quickly.
Non-toxic cleaner
It is a well-known fact that vinegar is a great household cleaner. However, many people are not familiar with the fact that raw, unfiltered vinegar contains bacteria fighting benefits which many commercial vinegars lack. If you want to make your own natural cleaning solution and clean your home from toxins cleaners, bacteria and dirt, simply mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water. If you are concerned about the smell, don’t worry because it will go away as it dries.
Weed killer
This natural alternative can be even more effective than the commercial dangerous glyphosate. All you need to do is to mix ¼ cup salt, ½ teaspoon dish soap and ½ gallon apple cider vinegar. Spray it on the plants and it will effectively kill them so make sure you avoid the plants and flowers you want to keep.
Beauty/ Hygiene
Deodorant
It is a fact that most of the deodorants are bad for your health. If you want to use some natural alternative instead, the apple cider vinegar is the perfect choice. It will help fight the unpleasant odor casing bacteria without the cancer causing toxins. Apply a little bit of apple cider under your arms and the smell will go away once it dries.
Stop smelly feet
As you have already learned, the apple cider vinegar helps you get rid of the bad smell wherever it may be. The same goes for your feet. Wipe your toes and feet with a towel (paper) soaked in apple cider to fight the bad smell. The ability of apple cider vinegar to balance the pH of your feet and eliminate odor causing bacteria is what makes it a great natural remedy.
Facing toner/cleanser
The apple cider vinegar is great for cleaning almost everything, even your face. This ability is thanks to its antibacterial properties. Dilute some apple cider with water and apply to a cotton ball to use it as toner or blemishes. It also prevents break outs and balances the skin`s pH levels.
Shiny, flake, free hair
The apple cider vinegar leaves hair looking soft and shiny and that is what makes it a perfect weekly rinse. It helps to balance your scalp`s pH level and the acid found in apple cider helps to remove product build up. . Mix 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar into 4 cups water and rinse the hair after shampooing, then rinse with cold water. If you are having issues with dandruff, spray your scalp with equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, twice a week. Place a towel over your head after spraying and leave it like that for an hour. Then wash the hair as you normally do.
Eliminate bad breath
In order to eliminate the bad breath, use the apple cider vinegar as a mouth wash and gargle. This will kill the bacteria responsible for the bad breath and it will eliminate the mouth odor.
Fade bruises
The apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties and it will help you ease the discoloration. So, after a bump or appearance of a bruise dab on some apple cider vinegar.
White teeth
Put some apple cider vinegar diluted with two parts water on your teeth. It will make your teeth sparkle and in addition, you will benefit from the bacteria fighting power that ACV has.
