Raw organic apple cider vinegar truly is nature’s perfect miracle food—and should never be confused with regular clear vinegar. Clear vinegar has none of the health properties of ACV and can actually be harmful.

Traditional uses of ACV are almost limitless! To name just a few… ACV has been used to ease digestion, aid in flu prevention, reduce inflammation, regulate pH balance, ease nausea and heartburn, as a staple in detox regimens, and for a number of skin conditions—including reducing acne and smoothing wrinkles!

But why exactly does ACV contain so many healing properties? The secret may lie in its alkalizing effect! Even though ACV is acidic (like a lemon or lime), it creates a perfect alkaline environment in your body that is the exact opposite of what most diseases require to thrive. Raw, organic ACV is made from organic apples and undergoes a double fermentation process, which produces enzymes and preserves its health-promoting characteristics.

Some of the most beneficial nutrients in raw, organic ACV include:

• Potassium: essential for normal heart, kidney and other organ and cellular function
• Iron: important for blood health
• Magnesium: vital to heart health
• Enzymes: boost chemical reactions in the body
• Malic acid: protects vinegar from viruses, bacteria and fungus
• Acetic acid: slows the digestion of starch and inhibits bacterial growth
• Calcium: builds strong bones and teeth
• Pectin: helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol
• Ash: maintains a healthy alkaline state in the body
• Plus, ACV provides a veritable smorgasbord of vitamins and powerful antioxidants including vitamin A, B6, C, E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene and lycopene!

By Beatrix Weiland
4 May 2015

 

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