Apple Cider vinegar (or ACV for short) is a vinegar created from fermented apple juice. What sets apple cider vinegar apart from other fermented drinks is its incredible properties. Today, we’ll explore the amazing benefits of incorporating apple cider vinegar into your daily life!

How is Apple Cider Vinegar Made?

ACV is made by taking apples or apple juice and allowing it to ferment (usually with the help of yeast) until the sugars in the apples break down, becoming alcohol. Then bacteria will either grow naturally or be added (if you are starting with apple juice). The bacteria will turn the alcohol into acetic acid, and strands of the mother will begin to form in the cider.

ACV, in theory, is easy to make. Still, as with dealing with the fermentation of anything, you need to be working in a clean and sterile environment beforehand so as not to introduce harmful bacteria to the brew. This could cause stomach aches, food poisoning, or even death, so always be careful!

The Mother

“The Mother” refers to the bacterial culture that grows in the cider. The mother will often give the raw ACV a cloudy appearance, but this bacteria culture is the most beneficial part. Bacteria often gets a bad reputation, but your body functions the way it does because of thanks to these tiny microbes. Good bacteria can help you digest food, and it plays a key part in the function of our immune system. ACV acts as a probiotic and helps reintroduce beneficial bacteria into your digestive system.

The mother also contains valuable enzymes. Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion; however, many of them are destroyed by heat (like when cooking), so eating or drinking foods with enzymes can help your body pull more nutrients from the foods you eat, leading to a healthier you!

Benefits of apple cider vinegar

Raw ACV is jam-packed with beneficial bacteria, amino acids, antioxidants, and a bit of potassium; meaning you can look forward to a boost of energy, immune support, better wake and sleep cycles, protection against free radicles, as well as healthy hair, skin, and nail growth. If you have high blood sugar, then apple cider vinegar may help as well. Several studies suggest that apple cider vinegar may help in reducing type 2 diabetes. Additionally, ACV helps you feel fuller for longer periods, which is why it’s often used as a way to facilitate weight loss.

ACV is also used to treat and soothe skin ailments. When applied to the face, it can help fight acne and has even been used to help remove warts. Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it can cause your skin to become irritated so be sure to patch test first, and dilute as needed.

Risks associated with apple cider vinegar

Like anything else, there are some risks associated with taking ACV, with one of the most common being due to its acidity. Vinegars can irritate your stomach or throat as such, it’s best to avoid taking it on an empty stomach, and if you’re particularly sensitive to the acidity, be sure to dilute it first. As mentioned before ACV can also suppress the appetite, so if you are trying to gain weight or struggling with your appetite, you may want to consult your doctor before incorporating it into your routine.

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