Organic apple cider vinegar:It is made from fresh apples through a fermentation process. Yeast converts the apple's sugars into alcohol, which is then converted by acetobacter bacteria into acetic acid. Organic apple cider vinegar contains the mother substance, which is an organic filament formed by yeast and bacteria during fermentation.
It contains acetic acid, beneficial bacteria, lactic acid, citric acid, and malic acid, which cause the pungent taste of vinegar.
1- It plays a role in lowering blood sugar levels:It works to reduce insulin and blood sugar levels, thanks to the acetic acid contained in organic apple cider vinegar, which prevents the digestion of starchy foods, by adding it to salads and sauces, for example. 2- It helps in losing weight:
It may help reducevisceral fat surrounding the organs, which maintains heart health. 3- Treating dandruff: The acetic acid in vinegar helps adjust the acidity of the scalp and prevent the growth of yeast that causes dandruff.
4-Relieve sunburn and skin injuries:Dry acne pimples, but the apple cider vinegar concentration must be diluted with water before applying it to the skin. 5- Relieve throat infections: Mix a teaspoon of diluted organic apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of honey, and a small pinch of cayenne pepper with a cup of warm water and drink it or gargle with it. It cannot be used by children.
Caution should be exercised when using concentrated organic apple cider vinegar, as it canerode teeth, damage throat tissue, and cause stomach upset due to the high acidity of apple cider vinegar.
The difference betweenorganic and non-organic apple cider vinegar:Organic apple cider vinegar is unfiltered and appears cloudy because it contains the yeast and bacteria used to convert apples into vinegar, a process known as fermentation. Non-organic apple cider vinegar is pasteurized, meaning it's heated above boiling to kill bacteria and preserve it for longer.No pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic modification are used in growing the apples from which organic vinegar is extracted, while no pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic modification are used in the apples from which non-organic apple cider vinegar is made to preserve the product for longer.
Benefits of organic apple cider vinegarfor the stomach and colon:Vinegar containsprebiotics that regulate the amount of acid in the stomach, thus relaxing it and reducing the feeling of bloating, regulating the digestive process, and strengthening the body’s immunity.
Acetic acid, a key component of apple cider vinegar, helps boost immunity by killing certain pathogens and preventing the growth of harmful bacteria. Therefore, it's used as a natural preservative to prevent bacteria from growing and spoiling food, as a general disinfectant for surfaces to remove microbes, and as a cleaning agent for certain foods, such as chicken, before cooking.
Apple cider vinegar is also used in alternative medicine to clean wounds and treat nail fungus, lice, and warts.
Additionally, the results of a preliminary animal study in 2018 indicated that apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial effects against bacteria such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida. Therefore, in addition to its long-standing benefits in alternative medicine, apple cider vinegar is one of the alternatives being studied by scientists to boost immunity and combat infections amid growing antibiotic resistance.
Other benefits oforganic apple cider vinegarincludemaintaining kidney health, helping to treat urinary tract infections, and cleansing the urinary tract of germs. In cases of renal pelvic inflammation and the presence of pus cells in the urine, it is recommended to consume two teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar in a cup of water. Lowering high blood pressure: Eating salads mixed with olive oil and apple cider vinegar five to six times a week can help control high blood pressure.
Treating insomnia, by drinking apple cider vinegar about an hour and a half after eating a meal in the form of a mixture consisting of half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with two teaspoons of honey and half a cup of warm water.
