What is A C V – Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple Cider
Vinegar

We have seen many remedies for our health benefits in our posts. There is another remedy called APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. Some of you would have heard of this drink/tonic or even would have used this drink for home uses or for cooking. It is being observed that many people are turned to this A C V. Why? Because they know the health benefits of A C V.  What is this A C V and what are all its health benefits? Let us see in this post. Ok?

Benefits of this are plenty. This product A V C is also known as CIDER VINEGAR. This drink is a type of vinegar made from cider or apple must. The main ingredient in A V C is acetic acid. It also contains other acids like vitamins, minerals, salts and amino acids.

A C V will help to fight Heart problems, High cholesterol, Diabetes and is also said to help in fighting Cancer. Amino acids help to break down the protein blocks arising from the food we eat, so that amino acids are free to fuel different processes in the body. One hormone that is particularly important for weight loss is growth hormone. This hormone is instrumental in the breakdown of fat cells. The acid in the A CV helps to increase the availability of amino acids to create more growth hormones.

A C V is high in pectin. If you drink a glass of water with one or two teaspoons of A V C before your meals, the insoluble fibre will make you feel full and you will eat less food.

The acid contains in A V C helps to release iron from the food we take, so that iron can be used throughout our body. This process is very important because iron is a key component of haemoglobin and myoglobin. These two properties are responsible to carry oxygen to the cells throughout our body. Iron also gives the ability to burn calories in the body. This way ACV is very helpful in Weight loss.

Other health benefits are: A V C can be used to clear the stuffy nose. Mix a teaspoon of A C V in a glass of water and drink it fully. This will help to clear sinus blockage.

To treat sore throat, Just take ¼ cup of warm water and one spoon of A C V, mix well and gargle every one or two hrs.

The amino acid contained in the A C V acts as antidote and it contains potassium, and enzymes that may relieve the tired feeling. A table spoon of A C V with a glass of chilled veg soup will help to get relief from exhaustion.

By gargling with A C V mixed with water will help in removing stains and whiten the teeth and also help to kill the bacteria in the mouth. Don’t forget to brush as usual after gargle.

A study reveals vinegar slows the rise of blood sugar levels after consumption of meals and when taken at bedtime it helps to lower sugar levels.

Unfiltered & Natural
ACV

A C V is available in most of the departmental stores in India. Look for the import and expiry dates as many are imported.  The best one to buy is “Natural and unfiltered one” – Check out a sample from one company here.

Note: Be careful about the concentration. ACV is Acidic in Nature.  Do not take A C V as it is. Based on the concentration. It should always be diluted with water (2 spoons in one glass of water etc) before consuming otherwise it can harm the tooth enamel and cause throat trouble. Take two spoons of ACV in diluted water a day. Not more.

Garlic – Natural food related to Heart and blood systems

In our previous post, we saw the uses of “Insulin Plant” as natural remedy for diabetes. Now, we'll see about another useful plant that is regularly used as a flavour in cooking.

Garlic Plant is a close relative of onion and other bulbous plants. For many generations garlic is in use because of its medicinal value. Garlic has been used widely to prevent or help in the cure of many illnesses like Ulcers, Headaches, Cancers, Diabetes, High cholesterol, Blood pressure, Fatigue, Liver disorders, Bronchitis and more. It is even helpful in curing Snakebite. 

Some of these effectiveness have been confirmed by “NIH” – National Institutes of Health, U.S.A (mainly in case of BP, Hardening of Arteries, Prevention of Colon, Rectal and stomach cancers etc.). Check out the NIH Link here.

The main medicinal ingredient in garlic is ALLICIN which is an anti-biotic and antifungal compound. This is released when crushing garlic cloves and ALLICIN is what gives the famous garlic smell.

  

Garlic is a natural plant used widely in cooking as a flavour in various cuisines in Asia, Middle east, Southern Europe etc. It is also used as a medicine in ancient and modern to cure many diseases because of its medicinal properties.

Garlic is recommended for the prevention of some types of cancers like Rectal Cancer, Prostate cancer and colon cancer etc.  It is a good herb for prevention of cancer.

Garlic helps to boost up our metabolism rate, thereby helping to reduce over weight easily. It is sometimes called the miracle food in reducing weight. Also garlic lowers or helps to regulate blood sugar. Hence diabetic patients can also take this wonderful drug regularly.

Garlic is also referred in many places as a repellent and even as an antidote for insects and snake bites.  

In the case of earache, just crush one or two cloves of garlic and put two or three drops of oil in to the ears, it will give immediate relief.

For the best result use only Raw garlic because if cooked it will have very little medicinal effect. Use only 1 or 2 cloves of raw garlic a day. Taking more than 1 or 2 cloves daily is not advisable since it may harm to health.

In the cases of children, heart patients, diabetic patients have to consult your doctor before consuming this natural herb.

Next post will cover some more usages of this wonderful nature product.