Apple Cider Vinegar a day keeps the Flu Bug Away

                   Time and time again, when I worked for the Vitamin Shoppe, people would come in and ask for Bragg's. At first I had no clue what it was until my assistant manager educated me on it and directed me to the lovely Google machine I carry in my pocket. Over the last few years I have come to love this form of apples and notice the difference when I am not consuming it. 
                   
                   Vinegar has long been used for many household chores, and in cooking and baking recipes. But this one in particular is much better consumed as a drink. While you can most certainly use Bragg's for a large variety of things from making homemade sauces to baking it into a cake. I want to tell you about the reasons I love apple cider vinegar and why Warrior Eats uses it so often in many of our recipes. 


​BENEFITS OF CONSUMING APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DAILY

1. It contains acetic acid, which has the ability to kill bad bacteria while fostering new growth for good/beneficial bacteria. And since it kills all bad/dangerous bacteria that it comes in contact with it is essentially a natural antibiotic. It also contains potassium, magnesium, probiotics and enzymes that aide in this process. 
2. It's a great source of polyphenols. In case you were unaware, polyphenols, according to recent studies and research, play a vital role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancers, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and even neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. 
3. If you're looking for a daily gentle detox or cleanse, a good apple cider vinegar is the way to go. Not only does it help to balance the body's own pH, but also provides cardiovascular stimulation, lymphatic drainage and even aides in bowel motility. 
4. Have a candida problem? No problem really! Add some apple cider vinegar to your candida cleanse. Due to it's acidity level and naturally occurring enzymes and probiotics, apple cider vinegar has the ability to rid the body of candida and other toxins.

 

• Life hack! Take processed sugar out of your diet as this adds to the rapid growth rate of candida. Consume 1 tablespoon 3x per day as a part of your candida cleanse. 

 

1. Experiencing acid reflux? Acid reflux is often the result of an imbalance in your stomach's pH, lack of enzymes and probiotics. Yuck, talk about a bad tasting cocktail! Apple cider vinegar naturally balances out the pH in your stomach while providing natural enzymes and probiotics to the system. And did I mention it's ability to foster growth for new enzymes and probiotics while ridding your system of the bad ones?​

 

• Life hack! 5 minutes before every meal drink 1 tablespoon of Bragg's, or cider of your choosing, in a cup of water to prevent or lessen acid reflux. 

 

1. It aides in healthy fat loss! Since it helps to control sugar cravings and insulin sensitivity levels, apple cider vinegar is a great aide in fat loss. A 2005 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association concluded that consuming ACV before a high carb meal had resulted in the participants consuming roughly 200-275 calories less throughout the remainder of the day. 
2. High blood pressure? If you are susceptible to stress, odds are you have high blood pressure as well. In a 2009 study conducted over the course of 12 weeks it was found that the daily consumption of ACV lowered triglycerides and blood pressure significantly. 
3. Finally, parents rejoice! Fight off seasonal allergies, colds, and flus with apple cider vinegar. Yes it's tangy and children probably don't like it. But there are great ways to masking the taste for the wonderful benefits that await inside. ACV breaks up mucous and provides, yet again, those awesome enzymes and probiotics that help strengthen the GI tract, stomach, and immune system. ​

 

• Life hack! To help fend off allergies, colds and flus consume 2 tablespoons of ACV 3x daily. 

           How is all this possible from a little... well... juice? Apple cider vinegar looks brown and quite murky. I have seen people be turned off by this, owing to how that is generally an indication that something is bad, but that isn't the case here. The murky, brownish, floating strands you see floating in your ACV is called "The Mother", and it comes from the fermentation process. To get ACV from apples the process used is the same one for kombucha, and even wine. These are live strains and strands of yeast, probiotics and enzymes that form when going through the fermentation process. Don't be scared to find a really murky one, this is an indication that you have a great bottle of ACV. 

             So the next time you may be feeling a bit under the weather or maybe you just want to make sure you're good after that 3rd slice of pizza, don't forget to reach for the Bragg's! 

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