I ‘m always looking for natural ways to feel better, protect my health and have more energy so I can be my personal best and conquer my goals and purpose in life. My mother was the first to tell me about the health benefits of the “mother” in apple cider vinegar, and I have since researched the benefits and have made drinking it a part of my daily, morning routine. Thanks mom!

As reported in Medscape General Medicine, “The longer fermentation period allows for the accumulation of a non-toxic slime composed of yeast and acetic acid bacteria, known as the mother of vinegar.”

The “mother” of vinegar, a cobweb-like amino acid-based substance found in unprocessed, unfiltered vinegar, indicates your vinegar is of the best quality. This “murky” kind is best, especially if you’re consuming it.

There are no official guidelines concerning taking vinegar internally. I take one to two teaspoons a day, mixed in a glass of water, before meals or in the morning. The risk of taking small amounts of vinegar is low, and research suggests it has some real health benefits.

Diabetes/Lowering Blood Sugar

Vinegar is said to be anti-glycemic and has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels. It’s thought that the acetic acid lowers blood sugar and may inactivate some of the digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates into sugar, thus slowing the conversion of complex carbohydrate into sugar from a meal into your bloodstream. This gives your body more time to pull sugar out of your blood, preventing your sugar levels from spiking.

Heart Health

Vinegar supports heart health in multiple ways. As explained 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.”

Weight loss

Research found that when volunteers consumed a small amount of vinegar along with a higher-carb meal, they consumed less food for the remainder of the day. The reduction equated to about 200 to 275 calories a day. This amount would result in a monthly weight loss of up to 1.5 pounds.

Sinus Congestion/Infections

Apple cider vinegar helps to break up and reduce mucous in your body and helps to clear your sinuses. It also has antibacterial properties, making it useful for fighting infections.

Sore Throat

The antibacterial properties in apple cider vinegar may be useful for sore throats as well. Gargle with a mixture of about one-third cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with warm water as needed.

Digestion/Acid Reflux

Acid reflux typically results from having too little acid in your stomach. You can easily improve the acid content of your stomach by taking one to two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water daily. The pectin in apple cider vinegar may also help to soothe intestinal spasms.

Energy Boost

Apple cider vinegar contains potassium and enzymes to help banish fatigue. Plus, its amino acids may help prevent the buildup of lactic acid in your body, further preventing fatigue.

Drinking apple cider vinegar is a simple way to improve your health, feel better and have more energy so you can live the life you want to live. You may already have this item in your pantry. Make sure you have the organic, unprocessed, unfiltered kind with the “mother” so you can fully benefit from this amazing product. As I like to say to my friends, “One to two teaspoons a day, keeps the doctor away.”

Love, Heather