The health benefits of the apple cider vinegar and honey drink
are widely known. This recipe has traditionally been used as an at-home
self remedy for many ailments, and even an anti-aging elixir. Many
people have smartly made use of its cleansing and disinfecting
properties to self-detoxify their body. It is seen as a powerful
cleansing agent and natural healing elixir with naturally occurring
antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria.
Alkaline-Forming Diet
So,
how does this vinegar and honey remedy actually work? A person's
bloodstream tends toward becoming acidic with our modern diet of fats,
starches and processed foods, (e.g fast foods, meats, peanuts, seafoods,
alcohol and coffee)and if your body is acidic, disease can flourish; if
it is alkaline, it is in balance and can fight off germs and ailments
such as bladder and kidney conditions, osteoporosis, brittle bones,
joint pains, aching muscles, low energy and chronic fatigue, and slow
digestion. Raw fruits, leafy green vegetables, legumes, and tea are
examples of alkaline forming foods. Interestingly and ironically, a
food's acid or alkaline-forming tendency in the body has nothing to do
with the actual pH of the food itself. For instance, lemons and limes
are very acidic, however the end-products they produce after digestion
and assimilation are very alkaline so lemons and limes are
alkaline-forming in the body. Likewise, meat will test alkaline before
digestion but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly
all animal products, meat is very acid-forming. It is important to know
that stomach acid or the pH of the stomach is an entirely different
matter from the pH of the body's fluids and tissues. The body has an
acid-alkaline (or acid-base) ratio called the pH which is a balance
between positively charges ions (acid-forming) and negatively charged
ions (alkaline-forming). When this balance is compromised many problems
can occur. The body is forced to borrow minerals-including calcium,
sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to
neutralize the acid and safely remove it from the body. And severe
damage can be done to the body due to high acidity. Ideally, for most
people, the ideal diet is 75 percent alkalizing and 25 percent
acidifying foods by volume. Allergic reactions and other forms of stress
also tend to produce excessive acids in the body.
The alkalinity
of apple cider vinegar can correct excess acidity in our system and help
prevent and fight infection. Honey added to the vinegar naturally makes
the mixture more drinkable for people. And the good news is that
unprocessed raw honey has been classfified as an alkaline-forming food.
(Processed honey is only little acidifying and artificial sweetener is
very acidifying). When you first drink the apple cider vinegar formula,
it might taste horrible to you, but as your body becomes less acidic and
more alkaline, it would begin to taste good. The ailments that could be
cured by this apple cider vinegar and honey treatment include:
1. Premature aging
2. Obesity
3. Food poisoning
4. Heat exhaustion
5. Heartburn
6. Brittle nails
7. Bad breath
8. Arthritis
9. High blood pressure
10. High cholesterol level
Try this healthy and refreshing vinegar and honey drink! Essentially, to prepare:
*
Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of raw honey.
(Apple cider vinegar is actually made from fresh, organic, crushed
apples that are allowed to mature naturally in wooden barrels, but you
can get it easily from the grocery shops or supermarkets.)
* Dissolve in a glass of chilled water.
* Take it twice daily.
Note:
For this vinegar and honey remedy, do not get commercial distilled
vinegars as they do not contain the same health values of organic, raw
apple cider vinegar. The powerful enzymes and minerals like potassium,
phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, iron copper, fluorine, silicon,
pectin and natural malic and tartaric acids, which are important in
fighting body toxins and inhibiting bacteria growth, are all destroyed
during the distilling process.
