Apple Cider Vinegar Is One Weapon To Combat the Flu.

Cold and flu season is in full swing even in sunny Phoenix, and many of my friends have suffered. As part of my efforts to “go green,” I wondered what natural home remedies were available to help fight the winter crud. While researching the topic, I found apple cider vinegar was praised for many benefits ranging from aiding the immune system to lowering cholesterol.

So I decided to give it a try! Each morning I’ve been making a concoction of water, lemon, cinnamon, honey and ACV. I have to confess that my healthy cocktail’s taste is taking some getting used to. In search of improved flavor, I decided to search for better tasting alternatives.

I found a wonderful recipe by Hello Glow which I wanted to share, as well as Ana Stanciu’s thoughts about the benefits of ACV.

I love ACV because it wakes up not only the taste buds, but also the immune system. Made from fermented raw apples, apple cider vinegar actually reduces acidity; it also contains pectin which improves digestion and binds with toxins and old estrogen in the colon, helping the body remove them and prevent the accumulation of waste.

Pectin nourishes the microbiome within the colon, and encourages good bacteria to flourish. The microbiome is responsible for a strong immune system response to viruses and increases the vitality of the whole body. Vitality doesn’t mean high energy levels, but it is a measure of how quickly you can resolve illnesses naturally without the use of drugs. – Ana Stanciu, Hello Glow

I’m excitedly waiting for my new apple cider recipe from Hello Glow to complete the 2-week infusion process. The mixture of healing ingredients with flavored ACV will be a tasty addition to my winter morning routine!

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2 Comments

ctkaiden on January 23, 2018 at 10:18 pm

Great advice! I am going to try it!
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- hollyspencer on January 23, 2018 at 11:48 pm
  
  Thanks so much for the positive response! Let us know how you like it!
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