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It lowers blood sugar - Consuming apple cider vinegar after a carb-rich meal can improve insulin sensitivity, a study has found.
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It may help you lose weight - Consuming apple cider vinegar can help you feel full which can contribute to eating less and consequently losing weight.
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You can use it to preserve food - Pickling has been used for many years. The acidity deactivates certain enzymes and kills bacteria responsible for spoiling the food.
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It can eliminate bad odors - Its antibacterial properties can help neutralize bad smells. Mix it with water and use it as a spray at home.
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You can make salad dressing with it - You can make tasty and healthy vinaigrette with apple cider vinegar.
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It can help lower the risk of cancer - Although research is not conclusive, some studies suggest that vinegar can kill cancer cells.
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You can use it as an all-purpose cleaner - Apple cider vinegar can make a great natural cleaner. Though beware that it is not as effective as commercial household disinfectants.
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It can soothe a sore throat - Make the most of its antibacterial properties. Dilute apple cider vinegar in water and gargle.
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Use it as a facial toner - Apple cider vinegar can make a great skin toner. Mix it with water and apply to the skin using a cotton pad.
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Use it to make a fruit fly trap - Pour a bit of apple cider vinegar into a cup and add a few drops of dish soap.
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Boil or poach eggs - The acidity in apple cider vinegar can help egg whites firm up faster.
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Make a marinade with it - Mix it with wine, garlic, onion, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper, for the ultimate steak marinade.
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Wash fruits and vegetables - Apple cider vinegar can help kill dangerous bacteria and remove chemical residues, such as pesticides.
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Use it to clean dentures - You can also use apple cider vinegar to clean dentures.
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Add it to your bath - Add a cup or two of apple cider vinegar to your bath water for a skin-toning effect.
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Use it to make your hair shiny - Mix apple cider vinegar with water and pour it over your hair. Then rinse it well. This will help clean and add shine to your hair.
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Use it to get rid of dandruff - Apple cider vinegar can help you get rid of dandruff. Massage a diluted mixture into your scalp.
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Add it to a sauce - Apple cider vinegar can add a nice touch to sauces. It works particularly well with tomato-based sauces.
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Add it to a soup - Apple cider vinegar can really enhance a soup's flavor. Try it!
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Kill weeds - Apple cider vinegar makes a great natural weed killer. You can mix it with lemon for an even more potent formula.
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Use it for baking - Vinegar is used in a number of cakes and candy recipes.
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Make a nice hot drink - Mix hot water with apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. It tastes great!
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Use it as a mouthwash - Dilute it with water and take advantage of its antibacterial properties.
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Use it to clean your toothbrush - Prepare a mixture with water and baking soda, and soak your toothbrush in it for 30 minutes. Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly with water before using it.
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Use it to whiten your teeth - Apple cider vinegar can be helpful in removing stains and whitening your teeth. Just apply some using a cotton swab, and make sure you rinse your mouth afterwards.
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Use it to treat acne
- Applying diluted apple cider vinegar onto pimples can help in some types of acne. But beware that it can cause burns, so make sure you don't apply undiluted vinegar to your skin.
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Use it to get rid of warts - Apple cider vinegar can be effective in getting rid of warts, but it can be quite painful, so consult with your physician before you try it.
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Use it as a deodorant - You can try wiping your underarms with diluted apple cider vinegar for a natural deodorant.
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Use it to clean your dishes - Try adding some apple cider vinegar to your dishwasher.
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Use it to get rid of fleas
- Spray your pet with a diluted apple cider vinegar spray. Sources: (National Library of Medicine) See also: Surprising things you can do with beer.
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It lowers blood sugar - Consuming apple cider vinegar after a carb-rich meal can improve insulin sensitivity, a study has found.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
It may help you lose weight - Consuming apple cider vinegar can help you feel full which can contribute to eating less and consequently losing weight.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
You can use it to preserve food - Pickling has been used for many years. The acidity deactivates certain enzymes and kills bacteria responsible for spoiling the food.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
It can eliminate bad odors - Its antibacterial properties can help neutralize bad smells. Mix it with water and use it as a spray at home.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
You can make salad dressing with it - You can make tasty and healthy vinaigrette with apple cider vinegar.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
It can help lower the risk of cancer - Although research is not conclusive, some studies suggest that vinegar can kill cancer cells.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
You can use it as an all-purpose cleaner - Apple cider vinegar can make a great natural cleaner. Though beware that it is not as effective as commercial household disinfectants.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
It can soothe a sore throat - Make the most of its antibacterial properties. Dilute apple cider vinegar in water and gargle.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Use it as a facial toner - Apple cider vinegar can make a great skin toner. Mix it with water and apply to the skin using a cotton pad.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Use it to make a fruit fly trap - Pour a bit of apple cider vinegar into a cup and add a few drops of dish soap.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Boil or poach eggs - The acidity in apple cider vinegar can help egg whites firm up faster.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Make a marinade with it - Mix it with wine, garlic, onion, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper, for the ultimate steak marinade.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Wash fruits and vegetables - Apple cider vinegar can help kill dangerous bacteria and remove chemical residues, such as pesticides.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Use it to clean dentures - You can also use apple cider vinegar to clean dentures.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Add it to your bath - Add a cup or two of apple cider vinegar to your bath water for a skin-toning effect.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Use it to make your hair shiny - Mix apple cider vinegar with water and pour it over your hair. Then rinse it well. This will help clean and add shine to your hair.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Use it to get rid of dandruff - Apple cider vinegar can help you get rid of dandruff. Massage a diluted mixture into your scalp.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Add it to a sauce - Apple cider vinegar can add a nice touch to sauces. It works particularly well with tomato-based sauces.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Add it to a soup - Apple cider vinegar can really enhance a soup's flavor. Try it!
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Kill weeds - Apple cider vinegar makes a great natural weed killer. You can mix it with lemon for an even more potent formula.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Use it for baking - Vinegar is used in a number of cakes and candy recipes.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Make a nice hot drink - Mix hot water with apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. It tastes great!
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Use it as a mouthwash - Dilute it with water and take advantage of its antibacterial properties.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Use it to clean your toothbrush - Prepare a mixture with water and baking soda, and soak your toothbrush in it for 30 minutes. Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly with water before using it.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Use it to whiten your teeth - Apple cider vinegar can be helpful in removing stains and whitening your teeth. Just apply some using a cotton swab, and make sure you rinse your mouth afterwards.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Use it to treat acne
- Applying diluted apple cider vinegar onto pimples can help in some types of acne. But beware that it can cause burns, so make sure you don't apply undiluted vinegar to your skin.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Use it to get rid of warts - Apple cider vinegar can be effective in getting rid of warts, but it can be quite painful, so consult with your physician before you try it.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Use it as a deodorant - You can try wiping your underarms with diluted apple cider vinegar for a natural deodorant.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Use it to clean your dishes - Try adding some apple cider vinegar to your dishwasher.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Use it to get rid of fleas
- Spray your pet with a diluted apple cider vinegar spray. Sources: (National Library of Medicine) See also: Surprising things you can do with beer.
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Surprising uses and effects of apple cider vinegar
New study shows it might help weight loss
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What if we told you that there is one kitchen staple that can meet many of your needs when it comes to health, beauty, cooking, and cleaning? Apple cider vinegar may be the natural answer to many of your problems. Made from fermented apple juice, it boasts antibacterial properties and has a wide variety of uses. Plus, it's really cheap!
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