Vinegar has always been a part of cooking from ages. But apart from this it has been found to have tremendous health benefits too, specially in weight loss.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar– It’s a vinegar made from fermentation of apples with yeast. When this fermented syrup or alcohol is treated with bacteria,it changes into acetic acid, which is vinegar. It’s active component is acetic acid.
How it helps us to lose weight
- Improves Satiety– It reduces gastric emptying time hence giving feeling of fullness,which in turn leads to low-calorie intake.Hence helps in weight loss.
- Maintains blood sugar levels in body– ACV taken along with meal or before meal reduces sugar levels . It improves insulin sensitivity and lowers down free fatty acid in blood. It’s an effective remedy for diabetes and pre diabetic condition.
- Detoxification– It flushes out toxins from the body by activating lymph glands. It’s a natural diuretic, it removes excess water from the body so if you are suffering from the water retention problem, here is the remedy, though it’s a good source to removes excess sodium from the body. It’s used for edema too due to it’s high potassium content,but be careful as excess intake may lead to high urine out put which might cause mineral and water depletion from the body. So keep drinking water if you are using it as a diuretic.
View the Detox Drink recipe of ACV for weight loss
- Apple- 1 piece sliced
- ACV- 2 Tbsp
- Cinnamon sticks-1 No
- Honey- 2 tsp
Soak all the ingredients in water except honey , take out the decoction add honey,enjoy this weight loss detox water.This will not only helps you in detox but also will keep you energetic throughout the day.
- Reduces body fat – Studies have shown that it helps in reducing body fat % specially abdominal fat.
- Increases basal metabolic rate– High metabolism leads to burning more calories while on rest also which helps in weight loss.
- Balances hormones – It act as stress buster too, it helps in inducing sleep also.
- Antioxidant- Apart from the above benefits of Apple cider Vinegar, it possess a strong antioxidant property as it is rich in polyphenols which plays an important role as a anti ageing agent.
How to drink Apple Cider Vinegar
- Do not consume in concentrated form, always dilute it in 200 ml of water. Take 2 tbsp of ACV and mix it with water. Early mornings are considered best time to consume if you are looking for detoxification.
- Just add 1-2 tsp of ACV in your salads and enjoy it’s tangy flavor.
- You can add in your soups also.
- Vegetable juices blends well with ACV.
- Detox tea by adding ACV and honey in lukewarm water.
Add a dash of ACV to your favorite green smoothie
ACV as an Immunity Booster
- 1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup green tea
- Lemon Slices-2–3
- Half tsp of raw honey
- 1 small piece of ginger
- Cinnamon powder a pinch
Brew all these ingredients along with green tea ,add ACV and honey at the end .
Apart from Weight loss ACV has been used extensively for skin and hair treatment.
See few of the beauty treatments by ACV
Toner– Mix 1 tbsp of ACV and 2 cups of water, soak cotton balls in it and dab on the face. This will tighten your skin by reducing pores of skin.
Body and foot deodorizer– Mix 2 cups of ACV in 4 mugs of water , soak your foot in this water, ACV has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, ir removes bad odour from the body.
Skin Lightening – Use baking soda 1 pinch, ACV few drops and lemon juice an exfoliator , this works as a lightening agent.
Oil Controlling Agent– ACV act as an oil controlling agent. Put few drops on cotton ball and apply on your face.
Face Pack– 2 tbsp of honey with 1 tbsp of ACV , mix and apply on face, this will moisturize your face and will restore the ph of the skin.
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Hair
Dandruff– Mix equal parts of ACV and Water, mix it in a bottle , spray to your hair after shampoo for dandruff treatment.
Hair Mask–
ACV – 1 tsp
Olive Oil- 2 tsp
Honey- 3 tbsp
Mix all the ingredients apply on the scalp for soft hair.
Hair Mask-
ACV- 1tsp
Yogurt -2 tbsp
Honey-1 tsp
Apply and leave for 10 min
For all the scalp problems and shiny hair.
Hair Mask – ACV- 2 tbsp
Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
This pack will cleanse , moisturize, and nourish the hair.
.Hair Rinse– ACV – 2 tsp
Beer- half cup
Rinse hair with this combination after wash for lusturous hair.
I am sure with these multiple benefits of ACV, one can get rid of many health issues.
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