Apple cider vinegar is a well-sought home remedy as it has numerous advantages like flavourings, food assembling, weight loss, and to solve some health issues, etc. Apple cider vinegar is basically apple juice with a tad bit of yeast which in turn revolves the sugar present in the juice into alcohol. Here are 8 benefits of apple cider vinegar that you have got to know.


Improves skin health:

 

Apple cider vinegar can be used to boost skin health and also has other uses such as:

  • Help get rid of acne
  • strengthens hair vitality
  • heals sunburn
  • treats dandruff

How to use:


For hair:

Dilute one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and apply the liquid to your hair and rinse after 15 minutes.


For face:

Pour half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and mix it well (can be stored for daily use). Before you go to bed, apply it on your face with a cotton ball and leave it on. This can also be used as a toner.

 

Note:

If you have sensitive skin, increase the amount of water, test the solution on a tiny patch on your skin to see how it reacts. NEVER apply apple cider vinegar on your bare skin or on acne without diluting in water especially if you have sensitive skin as it may lead to inflammation

 

Weight Loss:

 

This is one of the most commonly used ways to utilize ACV, it aids in weight loss and boosts your metabolism.

Researches show that apple cider vinegar helps in increasing satiety (feeling full), that it will keep you stay on track with your healthy diet.

How to use:

Pour one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of filtered water and mix well. Take this 30 minutes before any meal(preferably before breakfast). In case you cannot drink it due to its taste, it is advisable to mix a teaspoon of honey for sweetness.

Follow this routine regularly and you will notice surprising results in just two weeks.

 

Note:

This method does not require any kind of diet. However, with a a little bit of exercise and a healthy diet, you will see extraordinary results.

 

Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure:

Another popular use of ACV is that it can lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure. This is because ACV helps in constraining renin (a hormone in your kidneys that is responsible for compressing and increasing the blood arteries).


As for cholesterol, researches show that ACV helps in decreasing bad cholesterol.

Just include a little amount of ACV in normal cooking, the result is slow but very effective.

 

Aids in Diabetes:

ACV benefits a great deal in diabetes. As ACV is shown to lower blood sugar levels, it is incredibly helpful to people who have a hard time controlling their blood sugar levels.

Simply include a small amount of diluted ACV (1 teaspoon of ACV into a glass of distilled water) in your normal diet (meals, salads, etc.).

 

Note:

This is NOT a replacement for the medication A healthy diet and necessary exercises are recommended.

In case of taking insulin, it is advisable to consult your physician before following this procedure.

 

Helps in cramps:

Dilute half a teaspoon of ACV into a glass of water, add a teaspoon of honey and a tad bit of cinnamon powder(optional). Mix it well.

Taking this regularly will greatly help in suppressing menstrual cramps (menstrual pain).

 

Assists in Digestion:

 

Taking ACV for digestion will:

  • discard heartburn
  • decrease bloating
  • aids in digestion overall


Procedure:

Dilute half teaspoon of ACV into a large glass of water, add honey for sweetness. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice to it which is optional. This will naturally boost your metabolism.


There are countless ways in which one can use apple cider vinegar since it's full of goodness and according to the researches thus far, there are no side effects to consuming ACV as long as it is used in a moderate quantity. As the saying in Tamil goes "Goodness will turn into poison if exceeded". It is always best and advisable to do it in a moderate measure.