30 Proven Powerful Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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For so many years, Apple Cider Vinegar has been one of the go to products when it comes to health and wellness. Even the registered dietitian and professor at the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Carol Johnston, PhD, approves of using it after finding out what it can do to our body through years of scientific study and research.

Apple cider vinegar has an active content called acetic acid that provides so many superb benefits to the body. But Johnston suggests to dilute the vinegar first with water before using it as a drink or applying it topically. Why? Because our esophagus cannot stand all the acid of the vinegar. Aside from that, you SHOULD NOT take it in large doses because, according to her, "acetic acid is a poison and can have toxic effects,". She also added, "You'll see some benefits with one tablespoon, and significant effects with two, but there's never a time when more than that is better."

Beauty

1. Skin cleanser and acne prevention

Resets your skin's pH, softens and exfoliates skin and reduces red spots - particularly to those who are always having acne because of oily skin.

• Mix 2-3 parts of water and 1 part of apple cider vinegar
• Soak a cotton or washcloth in the mixture
• Apply it on the face
• Note: Use with caution if you have sensitive skin

2. Teeth Whitener

• Dilute a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water
• Use as mouth wash
• Rinse again with water afterwards
• Note: Do not apply directly on your teeth. It may break down the enamel

3. Controls bad breath

• Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water
• Gargle for 10 seconds
• Gargle with water afterwards

4. Dandruff Treatment

• Mix equal parts of water + apple cider vinegar
• Wash hair with water
• Wash with the mixture of water and vinegar
• Leave it for 15 minutes
• Rinse with conditioner and water
• Repeat everyday or once a week

5.  Deodorant

• Wash feet and armpit with water and soap
• Pat dry with clean towel
• Wash with pure or diluted apple cider vinegar
• Allow to air dry

6. Hair Conditioner

• Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar + 1 cup of water + few drops of essential oil
• Pour into freshly shampooed hair
• Leave for 5 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with water

7. Detox Bath

• Mix 1 cup of Epson salt + 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to bath
• Add 10 drops or so of lavender or tea tree oil (optional if you don't like the smell)
• Add 1/4 cup of baking soda

8. After Shave

Prevents ingrown hair and soothes skin after shaving

• Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar + 1 tablespoon of water
• Apply to face
• Leave it on, don't rinse

9. Facial Toner

• Dilute 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in equal parts water
• Soak cotton ball onto mixture
• Apply to clean face
• Let it dry
• Apply coconut oil afterwards
• Use everyday

Home / Household

10. All Purpose Cleaner

Disinfects home. Works better than most chemical cleaners. Effectively fights food-born pathogens like E.Coli

• Mix equal parts of warm water and apple cider vinegar
• Put in a spray bottle
• Add a few drops of essential oil (optional, to keep your house smelling fresh and clean)

11. Odor Remover

Stops odor by killing the bacteria or fungi causing them

• Mix 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
• Put in a spray bottle
• Spray around the house
• The smell of vinegar should subside after an hour or so, leaving a pleasant scent

12. Stain and smell remover in clothes

Treats badly stained sheets and clothes

• Add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar onto water and regular detergent

13. Fly Trap

• Mix dish soap + apple cider vinegar
• Place on the table to keep flies away

14. Dish Detergent

• Add 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar + dish detergent
• Use as dish detergent to cut grease and prevent streaks on glassware

Pets

15. Flea Repellent for pets

• Spray your pet and their bed with diluted apple cider vinegar

16. Stops pets from chewing on furnitures

Most animals hate the smell of vinegar and avoid it at all costs.

• Dab furnitures with apple cider vinegar once a week

17. Cleans stubborn pee marks

•  Clean your pet's pee mark with diluted apple cider vinegar

Gardening

18. Weed Killer

• Mix apple cider vinegar + dish soap, water, salt and/or lemon juice
• Spray or pour onto weeds

Food

19. Condiment Enhancer

Can be used in sauces and marinades to balance the taste.  You can also add it on soups, bone broth, baked goods, smoothies and salad dressings

Health

20. Soothes intestinal spasm and diarrhea

• Mix 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar + water
• Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of Honey (optional)

21. Cures hiccups

• Sip 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.  The sour taste stops the hiccups

22. Relieves sore throat

Fights germ and infection because of its acidity

• Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar + 1/4 cup of warm water
• Gargle every hour

23. Lowers cholesterol

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of Honey
• Add 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
• Add 1/4 teaspooon of Cayenne Pepper (optional)
• Take once or twice a day

24. Prevents indigestion

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of Honey
• Drink 30 minutes before eating

25. Soothes colds and flu

Contains potassium which helps thin mucus and acetic acid that prevents growth of germs and bacteria that causes stuffy nose

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Drink 1-2 timess a day

26. Aids in Weight Loss

The acetic acid controls your appetite while controlling your metabolism. It also reduces water retention and interferes with the body in digesting of starch leading to lesser calories entering the bloodstream

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Drink before breakfast or before bedtime

27. Energy-booster

Has amino acids that fights lactic acid buildup that causes stress and fatigue

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Drink whenever you are tired

28. Soothes leg cramps

If your body is lacks potassium, you may feel leg cramps. Apple cider vinegar is high in potassium

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Drink before before bedtime

29. Fades bruise discoloration

• Dab apple cider vinegar on bruise

30. Controls blood sugar

People with type 2 diabetes who were not taking insulin and used apple cider resulted in lower glucose levels, according to a study.

• Prepare 8 oz water
• Pour 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Drink before before bedtime or before eating high carbohydrate meal

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