Apart from being used as a food preservative, vinegar has some real health benefits.
Check out some of its health benefits below
1. IT LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR
The acetic acid in vinegar helps lower blood sugar by preventing the complete digestion of complex carbohydrates. Vinegar is good for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowers blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by up to 6 percent when they wake up in the morning.
2. IT HELPS FIGHT SORE THROAT
Apple cider vinegar contains antibacterial properties that help fight sore throat. If you have sore throat, gargle a mixture of warm water and one-third cup of apple cider vinegar.
3. IT IS AN ENERGY BOOSTER
Apple cider vinegar is an energy booster due to its potassium and enzymes contents which help banish fatigue. Apple cider vinegar also contains amino acids which help prevent the buildup of lactic acid in the body thereby preventing fatigue.
4. IT HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT
Apple cider vinegar will be a useful addition to your diet if you are trying to lose weight. It’s been found that apple cider vinegar increases satiety and reduces the total amount of food you consume.
5. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART
Apple cider vinegar is good for your heart. According to a study published in the Journal of Food Science, polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid which is present in high levels in apple cider vinegar could inhibit oxidation of LDLs and improve health by preventing cardiovascular diseases.
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