Mother Of Vinegar | Cook It Allergy Free

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) – who would have ever guessed that this natural and fermented liquid could be useful for a myriad of health issues?

Over the years, as I have learned more about this natural health aid, I have been amazed at some of the conditions it can be beneficial for. In fact, it is often touted as Mother Nature’s perfect food and is wonderful in helping to maintain the body’s vital acid-alkine balance.

Now, the type of Apple Cider Vinegar that I am referring to is the raw, organic, unpasteurized version that still has the “mother” floating in it, such as Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

Only raw organic apple cider vinegar has the actual “mother of vinegar” that makes this vinegar so beneficial to our health. The “mother” is made up living nutrients and bacteria that you can actually see as they settle in the bottom of the bottle like sediment. The “mother” is believed to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

What is in ACV to support it’s reputation for health benefits?

Nutrients Available in ACV:

Malic Acid – helps in fighting fungal and bacterial infections
Beta–Carotene-helps in countering damage caused by free-radicals
Calcium – helps create strong bones and teeth.
Potassium – helps to prevent brittle teeth and nails, hair loss and sinusitis.
Pectin – the fiber that helps to regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.
Acetic Acid – helps to slow down the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals.
Ash – gives ACV its alkaline property which aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state.

Are you ready to see list of potential health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF ACV:

Rich in Enzymes & Potassium
Supports a healthy Immune System
Helps to Eliminate Heartburn naturally
Helps to Improve Bowel Irregularity
Helps to control weight by breaking down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them
Helps with Joint Pain and Stiffness
Helps to Clear Up Skin Conditions
Promotes Digestion & ph Balance
Helps soothe Dry Throats and Reduce Sinus Infections
Helps Balance High Cholesterol
Helps to Prevent Against Food Poisoning
Helps remove Body Sludge Toxins
Helps to Improve Metabolism which encourages Weight Loss
Can help to reduce Bad Breath
Can be a natural remedy for Diarrhea
Potentially helps to reduce the levels of glucose in the blood, thus controlling blood sugar levels
Can help alleviate Menstrual Pains
Can help reduce appearance of Cellulite

Here are 6 ways to EASILY add it to your diet (unless you are currently eating a diet that eliminates Vinegars):

How to Add ACV into your Diet:

Use it in your Salad Dressings
Add a splash to your sauces once they are done cooking (will brighten the flavors)
Add a splash to your soups once they are done cooking (will brighten the flavors)
Add it to Roasted Vegetables right before eating
Use it in your Meat Marinades
Make a sipping drink from it (Recipe Below)

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SIPPING DRINK:Ingredients:

2 – 3 teaspoons Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
16 ounces Filtered and Purified Water
Raw Local Honey (to suit your taste)
2 Cinnamon Sticks (optional, but a nice flavor enhancer and stirring medium to keep the “mother” suspended)

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients together in a glass container and sip throughout the day. It is preferable to sip throughout the day, rather than drinking all at once, to help maintain a balanced alkalized state in your body. Always stir before drinking as the “mother” will settle.

Note: You can just barely warm this concoction on the stove if you would like to sip it warm, but do NOT allow to boil or even simmer. The point is to keep the Apple Cider Vinegar in the raw state.

Kim Maes, CNC, AADP, known as the Allergy Free Food Coach, is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and Certified in the Practical Application of Food Allergy Guidelines.. She is also the creator of the Cook It Allergy Free iPhone and iPad Apps and the Cook It Allergy Free website, where she shares her passion for teaching others how easy and delicious it can be to eat whole, pure allergy-friendly meals that the entire family will enjoy.

Why YOU Should Be Sipping Apple Cider Vinegar Right Now!