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Overview
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, in 400Bc treated his patients with apple cider vinegar for its powerful purifying, curative and germ fighting qualities.
Well before Hippocrates' time, apples were cultivated for cider making since Neolithic times in Britain and later in other cool climates in Europe and the Mediterranean region. From apple cider, vinegar is produced by simple aeration in a process we call fermentation. The end result is vinegar with its acidity due to acetic acid.
Melrose supplies a choice of two Apple Cider Vinegars made from whole ripened apples: Our double strength Apple Cider Vinegar with 8 Percent acetic acid and our Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with 6 Percent acetic acid.
Unlike commercial vinegars, our Apple Cider Vinegars are unpasteurised and unfiltered in order to preserve nutritional value. Natural sediment is the true sign of raw, unfiltered vinegar. The sediment can be broken up by shaking the bottle.
Apple Cider Vinegar is made with pectin, trace potassium, beneficial, minerals bacteria and enzymes. Commercial apple cider vinegar is filtered and pasteurised which destroys any enzymes present.
Apple Cider Vinegar is luxuriant in enzymes and potassium. Its acidic concentration is the reason it acts as a germ fighter and is used in many foods as a natural, healthful preservative against spnatural oilage. People with upset stomachs benefit from the more help Apple Cider Vinegar gives in digesting food dish. Whether this is because of the more acidity or help from enzymes is uncertain.
If poor digestion is occurring, your body has to call on other processes and thus diverts energy from other activities. This is why some folk feel tired after a meal. Their bodies are having great difficulty digesting what they have eaten and energy is being diverted.
If digestion is incomplete, the body becomes sluggish, leading the way to an overweight condition, and lack of physical and mental energy.
What's the recent research?
The first was a 2005 Swedish study that looked at how vinegar affected digestion. When taken with a meal, vinegar helped keep blood glucose and insulin levels lower after the meal. Lower blood glucose and insulin levels means that dangerous peaks and troughs don't form; these can give rise to type Ii diabetes, and also are associated with elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. This is great news for diabetics or folk with hypoglycaemia. These peaks and troughs in blood glucose give rise to appetencies, so taking vinegar with a meal is perfect for slimmers. The study also found that vinegar elevated fullness, or your threshold of fullness. So sipping some vinegar mixed with water will assist to stop you having that second helping or piece of cake.
The second was a study performed in Usa, where, Arizona volunteers consumed elevated Gi Glycemic Index meals of bagels and fruit natural juice, with a dose of vinegar. The glucose response to these meals was crucially reduced by taking vinegar. Your body will treat an elevated Gi meal like a low Gi meal if you take vinegar at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I include apple cider vinegar in my diet?
Easily. You can mix one or two teaspoons with a little honey and some water, and sip during a meal. Some folk favour to take it before bed; if you're an sleep disorderc, traditionally this mixture is added to help bring about sleep. Apple cider vinegar makes great chutneys, relishes or pickles. Remember apple cider vinegar is an acid, so always dilute before swallowing.
What's the slimy thing in my vinegar bottle? Should I throw it out?
No. That is the mother, vinegar shouldn't be stored in plastic. Some folk eat the mother, but always choose this natural, healthful, and it's actually cellulose, a natural, healthful fiber produced by the vinegar bacteria. This vinegar will likewise be coloured like tea and contain sediment, and may even be made the traditional way, vinegar like this is becoming harder to find, traditional variety if you can. It's best in a glass bottle; because it's an acid, by ageing the vinegar in oak like wine. These days, but if you like you can filter it out before you use the vinegar.
Why is organic crucial?
Commercial crops and snatural oils are sprayed with a host of chemicals to prevent insect attack on the vegetable or fruit. The consumer trusts that the Government analysts have made a correct assessment of the effect of any spray residues on the human body. To avoid any guesswork, organically grown fruit has a guarantee that pesticide and weedicide residues are non existent. Certified organic apples offer exceptional quality and flavour.
Product Sizes
Available in 500ml, two Litre and ten Litre containers.
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