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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar has long been a staple in the kitchen, and its health benefits are numerous as well. From treating acne and allergies to sore throats and acid reflux, apple cider vinegar is one thing you’ll definitely want to add to your diet! One reason for the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar is due to the acetic acid found in this particular kind of vinegar. Acetic acid can kill harmful bacteria, or prevent them from multiplying altogether. Thus, apple cider vinegar has long been used as a disinfectant. ACV shows great promise in regulating and improving insulin sensitivity and helps to lower blood sugar responses after eating. Numerous studies show that vinegar can reduce triglycerides and cholesterol, which reduce the risk of developing heart disease.