What are Some Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar?
Most claims about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar are based on no evidence; as a folk cure, apple cider vinegar is popular but ineffective. However, there are some good uses for apple cider vinegar.Weight LossDrinking about 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar a day can help promote weight loss. However, apple cider vinegar is highly acidic and must be diluted with water before it is consumed.DiabetesA 2007 study done by the Departments of Medicine and Radiology at Malmo University in Sweden on people with Type 2 diabetes showed that taking 2 tbsp. of diluted apple cider vinegar helped lower their blood glucose levels over the next several hours.CleaningApple cider and white vinegar are commonly used as household cleaning solutions and can be effective for cleaning silver and other metal surfaces. Vinegar is not an effective disinfectant, however.Jellyfish StingsApplying apple cider vinegar to jellyfish stings can help reduce the itching and swelling that result. However, hot wate