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The Ultimate Liquid 🧪

It can literally do it all!!!

Clean the dirtiest surfaces. 🧽 

Season your salad.

And according to some - heal your body from the inside out. 🧘 

When I first heard about it, I didn’t know what to believe either. 🤔

Is it really that powerful just another viral health hack?

One thing’s for sure:

Apple cider vinegar isn’t just vinegar. 🍎 

It’s a centuries-old elixir that’s been used for medicine, beauty, and food long before health influencers existed.

So what exactly is it?

And how does it affect our body?

Let’s find out. 👇

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Main Course

🔎 The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar

What is apple cider vinegar?

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is an acidic, sour-tasting juice made from fermented apples. 🍏 

It’s won by mixing crushed apples with yeast (to speed up fermentation), and a carbohydrate (like sugar).

How is ACV made?

Through two fermentation stages:

1️⃣ Alcohol fermentation - Yeast converts apple sugars into alcohol.

2️⃣ Acetic fermentation - Bacteria (acetobacter) transform that alcohol into vinegar.

The process takes about 30 days at room temperature - leaving you with a golden health elixir. ✨

Where does it come from?

ACV has been around forever. Literally.

It’s been used for thousands of years across cultures - from Egyptian preservation to Viking medicine.

Even Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) was prescribing it in 400 B.C., mixing vinegar with honey to treat colds and coughs. 🍯

Why do people drink it?

Because it’s a natural powerhouse.

ACV contains:

• Acetic acid, which can kill harmful microbes 🦠 

• Antioxidants, which protect your cells 🧬

• “Good” bacteria, which support gut health 🛡️ 

That’s why so many people swear by their “morning shot.”

But what are the science-backed benefits?

Consuming apple cider vinegar has been shown to

• lower blood sugar levels 📉 

• aid in weight loss ⚖️ 

• destroy pathogens and harmful bacteria 🦠 

• improve heart health ❤️ 

• boost immune function 🛡️ 

• provide antibacterial and antifungal support 🍄 

• help treat skin conditions 🏻 

How much should you take?

Less is more!

For daily benefits, stick to 1-2 tablespoons diluted in a glass of water.

Never drink it pure - it’s strong enough to damage tooth enamel or irritate your throat. 🚫

👩‍🍳 Chef Tip: Homemade ACV tastes better, costs less, and ditches the additives found in commercial brands.

All you need are apples, sugar, water, and patience. 😉

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Dessert

10 Unexpected Ways to Use ACV 👀 

By now, you probably know that drinking ACV can boost your health.

But having apple cider vinegar at home means you’re prepared for almost anything.

Why?

Because this ancient liquid can fix half of your household problems too. 😍 

Here are 10 unexpected (and actually useful) ways to use apple cider vinegar:

🧼 Streak-Free Windows

Mix equal parts ACV and water; spray & wipe → crystal clear glass.

No chemicals, no streaks - just vinegar doing its thing. ✨

🥕 Clean Fruits & Veggies

Soak fruits & veggies in water + 1 tbsp baking soda + 4 tbsp ACV.

Removes dirt, wax, and pesticide residues - naturally.

🥅 Natural Insect Trap

Mix ACV, water, and a few drops of dish soap into a jar.

Fruit flies won’t stand a chance. 💀 

💆 Shiny Hair

1 part ACV + 3 parts water → rinse after shampooing.

Adds shine and soothes itchy scalp.

🌿 Soothe a Sunburn

Add 1 cup of ACV to a cool bath.

It balances skin pH and helps calm redness fast. ☀️

👋 Bye Bye Dandruff

Spray a 50/50 mix of water and ACV onto your scalp.

Let it sit 15 minutes, then rinse.

The smell disappears once it dries.

🐾 Pet Odor Neutralizer

Mix ACV and water (1:1) and spray on pet beds or carpets.

Eliminates odor-causing bacteria without harming your furry friend. 🐶

🧴 Natural Deodorizer

Swipe diluted ACV on your armpits with a cotton pad.

Kills odor-causing bacteria - 100% natural, 0% aluminum.

🦠 Soothe a Sore Throat

Gargle a 50/50 mix of ACV and warm water.

Kills germs that can’t survive in an acidic environment.

😮 Stop Hiccups

Take a spoonful of pure ACV.

It overstimulates the nerves in your throat and resets the spasm.

Weird, but it works.

My tip: Always dilute vinegar before using it on your skin, hair, or surfaces.

It’s powerful - so less is more. 😉

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Snacks

Dad Joke of the Week

A Deep Question

What are you doing on autopilot every day that quietly shapes who you’re becoming - and is it taking you where you actually want to go?

A Friendly Reminder

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Takeaway  

You aren’t satisfied yet? 

Here are my Ingredients and Recommendations for you:

🎙️ Podcasts

• How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Serious Weight Loss (Science Based) (Dr. Mindy Pelz)

• What is the Best Apple Cider Vinegar? (Dr. Eric Berg)

• Q and A: Peptides, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Ground vs. Whole Chia Seeds (The Nutrition Science Podcast)

📚️ Book

• Apple Cider Vinegar - Miracle Health System (Patricia Bragg)

• The Healing Powers of Vinegar (Cal Orey)

📺️ Videos

• What Happens If You Drink Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Before Bedtime? (Dr. Sten Ekberg)

• The #1 Nighttime Benefit of Apple Cider Vinegar That NO ONE KNOWS (Dr. Eric Berg)

• Why You Should Take Apple Cider Vinegar (Leonid Kim)

• The #1 Time to Drink Apple Cider Vinegar for Fat Loss (Thomas DeLauer)

• Easy Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother - Healthy DIY (The Things We'll Make)

📑 Articles

• 6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, Backed by Science (Healthline.com)

• Health benefits of apple cider vinegar (MedicalNewsToday)

• What Apple Cider Vinegar Can (and Can’t) Do for You (Cleveland Clinic)

• Health benefits of apple cider vinegar: Myths and facts (ZOE)

• 4 Conditions Apple Cider Vinegar Can Help Treat Naturally (Health.com)

Thank you for being here 💝 

Looking forward to serving you next week.

Benji