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46 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Improve Your Life

By Lori, Last updated on March 8, 2021
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Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apple cider. Filtered versions will be gold in color and clear. The unfiltered version may contain some sediment and the cloudy result of the natural fermentation process which is called “the mother” and it harmless.

I have a new-found appreciation for Apple Cider Vinegar or (ACV as devotees call it) About a month ago, I started drinking a straight shot of it every morning. Let me just say, it’s not for the faint of heart.

The stuff tastes terrible, I’m not gonna lie. But I am seeing such great benefits that I have my morning smoothie ready, chug the shot and chase it immediately with my smoothie. Yes, sometimes I even slam the shot glass down on the counter after I finish.

Some people prefer to mix two tablespoons into 16 ounces of water and drink it up slowly. Like I said, I prefer to get it over with quickly.

We came up with 46 ways that Apple Cider Vinegar can improve your life! Do you have any other ACV benefits to share? With a little help, I could update this post and make it an even 50!

I’m not qualified to give any medical or health advice so always consult with your physician.

List of 46 ways that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) can improve your life

Now, I’m not a medical professional, nor do I play one on TV, so always consult with your medical expert before embarking on a new routine, just to make sure there are no interactions with any medication you are taking or any medical protocols your doctor is recommending.

Naturalists and herbalists recommend ACV for it’s health-boosting benefits which include:

HEALTH

1.)  Helps with weight loss (this is the benefit I am seeing, along with lessening my appetite- yea!)

2.) Helps break down fat

3.) Serves as a natural appetite suppressant by helping you to feel more full

4.) Boosts energy and reduces lactic acid after a workout- add some ACV to a glass of water

5.) Helps to maintain your body’s alkaline pH levels

6.) Helps to detox your liver

7.) Helps to reduce heartburn

8.) Helps to reduce chronic acid reflux

9.) Helps relieve gout

10.) Helps your body combat candida (yeast)

11.) Helps to improve irregularity (has helped me with this, sorry TMI)

12.) Helps lower cholesterol according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

13.) Helps lower blood pressure

14.) Helps lower blood sugar – one study had participants take two tablespoons of ACV before bed and saw their blood sugar lowered by 4-6% when they awoke.

15.) May help to dissolve kidney stones

16.) Can help to prevent the flu and stomach viruses

17.) Relieves a sore throat – gargle with equal parts warm water and ACV at the first sign of a sore throat and repeat as needed.

18.) Gets rid of nail fungus

19.) Prevents flare-ups of athlete’s foot

20.) Gets rid of foot odor – wipe off your feet with a clean paper towel soaked in ACV to help eliminate odor-causing bacteria.

21.) Remove warts – soak a cotton ball in ACV and cover the wart overnight. Use a band-aid or medical tape and repeat until the wart falls off.

22.) Reduces inflammation

23.) Relieves itchy skin – apply with a cotton ball to bug bites, poison ivy, and itchy skin conditions

24.) Reduces sinus pressure and reduces mucus. Sip some ACV and water to relieve sinuses

25.) Helps to fight migraines

26.) Reduces arthritis symptoms

27.) Relieves allergy problems

28.) Suppresses nausea symptoms

29.) Fights bacteria and bad breath- swish around ACV diluted with two parts water then brush as usual.

30.) Deodorant – apply a little ACV under your arms to fight odor-causing bacteria. After it dries, the smell will dissipate.

31.) Relieves sunburn (mix 1 cup of ACV into the bathtub and soak)

woman cleaning wearing yellow rubber gloves

 

HOME

32.) Cleans and disinfects – dilute a half-cup ACV with one cup of water to clean surfaces

33.) Deodorizes- put it in a spray bottle with one cup of ACV and one cup of water (be sure you like the smell first)

34.) Flea repellent- spray the dog with 1/4 cup ACV to 3/4 cup of water. It makes for a shiny coat too. I have a little white dog and fleas just love little white dogs. This is so much healthier than the harsh chemical flea-repellents, and so much cheaper too!

35.) Weedkiller in the garden – mix one part ACV to 8 parts water and spray on the weeds and on your garden vegetables.

photo of apple cider vinegar in a carafe with 3 apples on a counter

 

FOOD

36.) Wash off your produce- mix 4 tablespoons of ACV with a gallon of water and rinse the dirt and pesticides off your garden grown and store-bought fruits and vegetables.

37.) Add a little bit to your BBQ sauce and marinades to give them a tangy yet sweet flavor

38.) Add it to olive oil along with favorite spices to make your own salad dressing

BEAUTY

39.) Helps to clear up blemishes and skin conditions and prevent acne flare-ups

40.) Helps to tighten skin

41.) Helps to tone skin

42.) Makes your hair softer and shinier (mix 1 part ACV with 1 part water and use after your shampoo)

43.) Removes build-up from hair care products

44.) Reduces dandruff – spray your scalp with equal parts water and ACV. Wrap your head in a towel for an hour and then wash hair as usual.

45.) Whitens teeth- swish around ACV diluted with two parts water then brush as usual.

46.) Fade bruises faster- dab ACV on a bruise to help ease the discoloration

Did you ever imagine that one bottle of something could provide 46 benefits? Apple Cider Vinegar has been used for healing since 400 B.C.! Talk about tried and true!

I buy Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar which is easily found in most health food stores. You can also purchase it from the comfort of your keyboard on Amazon.com and have it sent straight to your home.

Thanks to the blog Anytime Fitness and Mamavation for your help with this helpful list of 46 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Improve Your Life.

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  1. Javonte says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I read also that apple cider vinegar soothes a sore throat… It’s another benefit, it isn’t?

  2. Dawn says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Holy Moly! I had no idea that you could use vinegar in so many ways. Thanks so much!

  3. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    I had no idea! I have only used apple cider as an ingredient and in my salad dressing. Also it makes a great fruit fly trap.

  4. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    I didn’t know it helped reduce heartburn. I am going to have to try that.

  5. Shauna says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Really? I had no clue. Even a weed killer? That is so cool. Thanks for sharing…

  6. Vera Sweeney says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    I had no idea that Apple Cider had so many uses around the house!! I am going to have try some of these ideas.

  7. Liz Mays says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I had no idea it had so much utility. I’m going to have to to grab an extra bottle the next time I go shopping.

  8. Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    ACV is the best! I’ve used it on acne and in my hair recently and it’s worked wonders!

  9. valerie g says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I have used it in my hair to rinse out coconut oil, when I have washed with it.

  10. Mistee Dawn says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Wow. I had no idea it had so many uses. I love vinegar though, so I think I could handle the shot every morning.

  11. Ann Bacciaglia says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:39 am

    This is such a great post. I learned so much about the benefits of Apple cider Vinegar. This is something i am definitely going to have to try.

  12. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    March 21, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Wow! I never knew how many benefits there were to apple cider? heard apple cider viniger helps with throat sickness and cough. It smells awful though.

  13. Kristin Wheeler says

    March 21, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Great tips! I never knew any of this about Apple cider vinegar!

  14. Autumn @Mamachallenge says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    I did not realize apple cider could be used for so many things! Thanks for sharing!

  15. Stefani Tolson says

    March 22, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I knew a few of these but you listed a ton of ways that this stuff is useful. I normally keep a bottle of this in my pantry for cooking but now I have more uses for it!

  16. Debi says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I love apple cider vinegar. We use it all the time and make sure to have it in the house. Some of these I didn’t know though.

  17. Kate says

    June 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    The warts don’t fall off. They shrivel up. It only took a week or two. After they disappear from the surface of your skin , keep putting the ACV cotton ball on every night before you go to bed, and use a bandaid or two to hold it in place. You need to do this because the root of the wart is still beneath the surface of your skin. You need to shrivel that up too.

  18. Tom Rohilla says

    July 6, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Very useful article. Great job

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