Apple cider is vinegar - a sort of very mild wine - made by fermenting apple juice twice and is available in most grocery shops.
Drinking apple cider vinegar has health advantages since it has beneficial nutrients and works as a natural laxative.
A typical dose consists of 1–2 tablespoons mixed with a glass of water, preferably warm water.
It is said its doses on an empty stomach maximize health benefits. However, it can also be had half-an-hour after food as a tonic consisting of half table spoon in half glass of water by drinking sip by sip.
It has been reported that regular intake of apple cider for a few months results into following benefits.
Benefits are as follows.
improves digestion
lowers blood sugar levels
helps in weight loss
lowers cholesterol
lowers blood pressure
mitigates cancer risk
It improves digestion since it has pectin - a soluble dietary fiber - which reduces constipation by working as a natural laxative. Once, digestion improve you must stop taking the dose and resume if constipation reappears.
One must avoid large amounts - over 200 ml of cider - every day for many years can be lead to low blood potassium levels and osteoporosis.
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