Apple Cider Vinegar
Once in a while a recipe will call for this strange ingredient…and unfortunately will only require 1-2 tablespoons of it…so what do you do with the rest of the bottle, other than make the same recipe a million times?
Well, as luck would have it, vinegar will last a lifetime…so you don’t really have to worry about it going bad; however, there are tons of other things you can do with apple cider vinegar:
- ACV can be used to sooth sunburns and insect bites. It’s 100 percent natural, so it’s a good alternative to other treatments. Bonus, it can also be used to sooth skin ailments on our pets.
- Curve a craving by adding a teaspoon of ACV to a glass of water. Add some honey for flavor and enjoy. Simply adding ACV to water will help you feel healthy and will even give you skin a healthy glow. Perfect for the summer!
- Upset stomach? Mix 2 teaspoons of ACV in with a glass of water. This has also been thought to help with morning sickness if you’re pregnant.
- Keep your hair glowing this summer by filling an old shampoo bottle ½ full of ACV and add a cup of cold water. Pour through your hair after shampooing 3-5 times a week for a beautiful shine.
- Help treat acne and age spots by combining ACV in 2 parts water and dabbing it on your face with a cotton ball.
- Mix ½ cup ACV with 1 cup water. Use this to clean microwaves, tiles, windows, and mirrors. This will also work as a disinfectant.
- Use ACV as an aftershave for soft skin…or pour 1 cup of ACV into your bath water.
*While the health benefits of ACV are numerous, please check with your doctor before starting any ACV treatment. There are high acidic levels in vinegar that may present a problem for people suffering from low potassium levels or other health issues. Play it safe!!
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