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There
seems to be this trend in the world of wellness,
in which the substance you're supposed to consume basically has the most
unappealing appearance, taste, and even texture to it.
And,
of course, this is as true for apple cider vinegar as it is for all the other
health trends out there right now.
I
can't lie to you. Apple cider vinegar looks, and sometimes even tastes, kind of
nasty.
Apple
Cider Vinegar is not dangerous to drink in moderation, but it can cause damage
to your stomach lining or the enamel on your teeth.
But
the benefits of ACV simply cannot be disputed. Research has found Apple Cider Vinegar
does help patients with diabetes control blood sugar levels. Therefore, you have to learn how to look past the ugliness
of this magical beverage.
Here's
why apple cider vinegar tends to look like it possibly went bad about a
year ago.
First,
my friends, I must teach you about the mother.
Not
your mother, and no, not my mother, either.
“Mother”
in apple cider vinegar is basically a collection of bacteria that's actually
responsible for turning apple cider into ACV.
The
mother in a bottle of the good stuff signifies how organic, wholesome, and
pure the substance is.
If
your apple cider vinegar doesn't have the mother, leave it alone.
It
looks nasty, but your ACV needs that foundation to work its magic on your
body — it all starts with the mother.
Bragg,
one of the top brands to sell apple cider vinegar, explains the purpose of the mother best:
The
mother is the dark, cloudy substance in the ACV formed from naturally occurring
pectin
and apple residues — it appears as molecules of protein connected in
strand-like chains.
The
presence of the mother shows that the best part of the apple has not been
destroyed. Vinegars containing the mother contain enzymes
and minerals that other vinegars may not contain due to over-processing,
filtration and overheating.
The
mother in ACV is filled with probiotics,
which is why apple cider vinegar aids with digestion
and constipation.
The
mother truly is the life of it all, from lowering blood sugar, to whitening your teeth, and even clearing your skin — mama (OK I know, it's mother, but you get me) has you
covered.
So
really, the murkier and more unrefined the ACV looks, the more trustworthy it
is.
According
to Wellness Mama, clear and pasteurized vinegars typically do not contain the
mother culture, and thus don't carry the same benefits as apple cider vinegar.
Trust
the ACV mother just as much as you trust your own mother.
It
only has your best interest at heart.
