The Best Health Benefits Raw Apple Cider

We’ve always used raw/unpasteurized vinegar in our AG Tonics. We have found vinegar to be a fantastic extractor for herbs and spices and a great substitute for alcholoic tonics and tinctures.

So why raw vinegar vs regular vinegar?

Short answer: because raw unpasteurized vinegar carries so many more helpful heathful benefits; for the digestion, the skin, and other ailments.

What makes a vinegar raw?

A raw vinegar is unpasteurized meaning it hasn’t been heated. When a vinegar is heated above the living organisms, including what’s known as the mother is killed off. This heating process does create a sterile vinegar where nothing will grow but it also kills off any healthful bacteria that is what makes a raw unpasterized vinegar so useful.

So why use raw vinegar?

We have found the benefits of using raw unpasteurized vinegar is far better for what we are making. People have been using vinegar as an extractor for years.

Our AG vinegar tonics use organic herbs for for extraction processes. We extract the herbs in the raw apple cider vinegar for a minumum of 3 months before making our tonics.

What makes raw apple cider vinegar so healthy?

The more detailed answer:

1. Contains beneficial compounds:

Raw ACV is made from fermented apples, which contain beneficial compounds such as acetic acid, enzymes, and probiotics. These compounds are thought to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, which may help support overall health.

2. Helps control blood sugar:

Some studies have suggested that consuming ACV before a meal can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. This may be due to the acetic acid in ACV, which may help slow the absorption of carbohydrates and improve insulin sensitivity.

3. May aid in weight loss: Some studies have suggested that consuming ACV may help reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and improve weight loss in overweight or obese individuals.

4. May have heart health benefits: Some studies have suggested that consuming ACV may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are risk factors for heart disease.

Are there any good books about raw apple cider vinegar?

Yes, there are several books available that discuss the potential health benefits of raw apple cider vinegar, as well as provide information on its uses and preparation. Here are a few examples:

1. “The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure: Essential Recipes & Remedies to Heal Your Body Inside and Out” by Madeline Given: This book provides an overview of the potential health benefits of raw apple cider vinegar, as well as recipes and remedies for using ACV to treat various ailments.

2. “The Miracle of Apple Cider Vinegar: Practical Tips for Health, Home, & Beauty” by Dr. Penny Stanway: This book offers an in-depth look at the many uses of raw apple cider vinegar, including its potential health benefits and its uses in cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

3. “Apple Cider Vinegar: A Modern Folk Remedy” by Deanna Delong: This book explores the history and traditional uses of raw apple cider vinegar, as well as its potential health benefits and uses in cooking and home remedies.

4. “The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedy” by Cal Orey: While not exclusively about apple cider vinegar, this book provides an overview of the various types of vinegar and their potential health benefits, including raw apple cider vinegar.

I think these books can be a useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about raw apple cider vinegar and its potential health benefits. It’s important to keep in mind that while apple cider vinegar may offer some health benefits, it should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment or advice.