Apple Cider Vinegar - Unfiltered

Apple Cider Vinegar is made from cold-pressed, whole apples grown in the Elgin district of the Western Cape.  A natural fermentation process keeps all the natural properties of these apples, including the "Mother".  Mother can be seen as the stingy, wispy floating bits in the vinegar, which is said to be full of gut-friendly probiotics or, more specifically, acetobacter bacteria.  Apple Cider Vinegar contains a host of beneficial nutrients including magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, amino acids, antioxidants and has only three calories per tablespoon.

Apple Cider Vinegar's antibacterial properties can reportedly fight off pathogens in the body, such as E-coli, staphylococcus aureus and candida albicans.  Apple Cider Vinegar has been shown to have antiviral, anti-yeast and anti-fungal benefits, which are all helpful in supporting your internal microbiome and overall immune balance.

Apple Cider Vinegar can also be used as a food preservative.  Research shows it inhibits bacteria like E. coli from growing and spoiling food.

Whiter teeth and better breath

To help keep those pearly whites shinning bright, brush with a solution of equal parts of Apple Cider Vinegar and water once a week.  You can also use the solution as a mouthwash.  This will help whiten your teeth and kill any bacteria in your mouth that may cause bad breath.

Healthy Hair

Pour a mixture of equal parts Apple Cider Vinegar and water onto your hair after shampooing to help restore its natural pH and combat that dry, brittle feeling. The anti-fungal properties of Apple Cider Vinegar can help reduce two of the main culprits of dandruff: oil build-up and excessive amounts of the yeasty fungus, Malassezia. 

Detoxifying Bath

Draw out toxins and leave your skin soft and smooth by adding a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar and a cup of Epson Salts to your bath water.

Take the itch out of bug bites

Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural antiseptic, it can help to soothe itchy bug bites.  Dab the vinegar onto the bite with cotton wool or for larger areas soak a cloth and apply.

Soothe a sore throat

Mix a glass of warm water with a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar and a teaspoon of salt.  Gargle with this as often as required to help soothe a sore throat.

Ease joint pain

Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural anti-inflammatory and may help reduce swelling and pain in joints.  Simply mix a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar into a glass of water and drink it once or twice daily.

Improve digestion

Raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar "with the Mother enzymes" contains gut-friendly bacteria that helps keep your digestive system working properly.  Apple Cider Vinegar may provide relief for those with stomach problems like indigestion or heartburn.

Lower blood sugar levels

It's believed that acetic acid in Apple Cider Vinegar helps prevent sugar level fluctuations. Drinking 4 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar before a high-carb meal may help prevent blood sugar spikes.

Stronger heart

Apple Cider Vinegar lowers triglycerides, which causes fatty plaque build up in your arteries, and contains a fiber called pectin, that is present in apples and can help neutralise bad cholesterol.

It is recommended to always consult with a medical practitioner before trying anything new.