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FIRST OF ALL, INTRODUCTION
Before talking about the magic of apple cider vinegar, let’s get to the basics, what is apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is easily described as the fermented juice, gotten from apples that have been crushed. It is known to have a very good amount of nutrients that help the body like;
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B
- Acetic acid
Think of apple cider vinegar as a magician that can do almost anything for your body and even your general environment. You don’t believe it? Don’t worry, we will get into the details of the magic behind the magic jar called apple cider vinegar!
HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AT HOME
Who doesn’t like homemade, fresh apple cider vinegar? Well, you are in luck today! There are only a few steps needed for the preparation of apple cider vinegar at home, so you don’t have to stress yourself anymore.
You don’t have to go to the market or that rather far supermarket at the other end of the street to get you a glass of apple cider vinegar, that sounds and already feels stressful. Apple cider vinegar is here to make your life less stressful! Why else is it called ‘the magic jar’.
You can sit at home and make enough to last as long as you like. To get yourself ready for the preparation of ACV at home, you would need a few ‘tools’ and ingredients to get you started;
YOUR TOOLS
- Dry cloth. (Make sure it is clean)
- Rubber band
- A jar (any size of your choice)
YOUR INGREDIENTS
- Sugar
- Apple peels and cores
- Clean water
- Honey
NOW LET’S MAKE MAGIC
STEP 1: Gently put your cut apple pieces into the jar
STEP 2: Fill up the jar with clean water
STEP 3: Add the honey or sugar (whichever one you have decided to use). Then shake till everything dissolves properly. (You must stir and shake very well)
STEP 4: Place the dry cloth over the jar and use the rubber band to hold the cloth around the jar. (This is usually done to make sure the jar is properly closed.
STEP 5: Keep the jar in a dark place, for about 3-4 weeks
STEP 6: It is important to stir the mix occasionally, so remember to stir!
STEP 7: After the jar has been allowed to sit for about 3-4 weeks, you can then remove the apple pieces, you can use a sieve to make it easier for you.
STEP 8: Leave the juice in the jar then keep in a dark place for another 3-4 weeks
STEP 9: Remove your magic jar from the dark place and the apple cider vinegar is ready to use!
A LITTLE SECRET
- To speed up the fermentation process, you can use sugar instead of honey, or you can add a little amount of already existing apple cider vinegar.
- Make sure the apple pieces are fully submerged in the water, that is why you keep stirring! If the apples don’t submerge fully, it can lead to the growth of molds. Nobody likes a moldy magic jar!
It is important to know that contents of apple cider may vary across products.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE MAGIC IN YOUR JAR CAN DO?
You are going to be exposed to all the magic of apple cider vinegar, from hair growth to glowing skin, to smelling good, just hold on and see! Apple cider vinegar is known to have several functions or purposes, but you don’t know about the magic It possesses, do you?
Apple cider is a must-have in your house, it helps with so many activities around the house so many that you can’t count, so it is advisable to always have a jar a home to make your life easier and healthier. Now, who wouldn’t want a life like that?
The magic in your magic jar not only has its health benefits, but it can also help your body and your environment. Buckle up! You are about to experience the magic of apple cider vinegar, or as we love to call it the “magic jar!” Let’s get into the details now.
MAGIC FOR YOUR HAIR
Who doesn’t love beautiful and healthy hair? It is almost impossible not to want healthy and beautiful hair! Well, you are in the right place because apple cider vinegar is here to give your hair that beauty and shine that you have been looking for!
Apple cider vinegar has countless uses for your hair, from keeping it healthy to balancing the pH but here are a few ways apple cider vinegar can help your hair;
REMOVE HAIR FLAKES WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (ACV)
Due to the acidic nature of apple cider vinegar (ACV), it is very good for flake removal (dandruff) from the scalp of your hair. ACV would help to balance the PH of your scalp and finally eliminating the flakes.
So you don’t have to worry about going to buy creams for the treatment of dandruff anymore, you can just get a few cups of ACV in a spray bottle, add a little amount of water then spray around your hair, just before shampooing.
LET YOUR HAIR SHINE
Apple cider vinegar would also help to improve the shine of your hair, by helping in the removal of dirt. Leaving your hair shiny and beautiful for you!
YOU CAN RESTORE THE pH BALANCE OF YOUR SCALP
You might be wondering why the pH of your scalp should be a topic of discussion, well it is! Now sit back and enjoy why it is a very important topic.
Do you know why your hair is always dry? It is because of that high alkaline shampoo that’s sitting on your bathroom counter! The higher the alkaline pH of your shampoo, the higher the chances of your scalp being dry, damaged, flaky, frizzy, and irritated! Nobody loves dirty hair!
Don’t be sad, the maapple cider vinegar is here to save you from yourself! A good amount of acid in ACV will help to neutralize the alkaline pH, helping your scalp and restoring it to its safe pH, and generally improving the health of your scalp.
HELPS TO PROPERLY REMOVE THE BUILD-UP FROM PRODUCTS
Are you the type to use several products on your hair? Leave-in conditioners, mousses, shampoos, and many others. Have you noticed the build-up of these products on your hair?
These products can lead to a build-up of dirt and germs on your scalp, also weaken your hair strands, and no one likes a dirty scalp. Don’t worry about it, apple cider would work its magic and give your hair the magical breath of life! Guess what? This is the best and cheapest way to treat your hair!
MAGIC FOR YOUR MOUTH
The uses of apple cider vinegar are endless, but the health of your mouth is also important not to highlight. Apple cider vinegar can be used in many ways for your hygiene and also the health of your mouth, but here are a few uses of your magic potion, for your mouth health;
WHITEN YOUR TEETH WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Every once in a while, everyone wants to wear a beautiful and wide smile, but you can’t do that if your mouth is not clean, can you? Don’t be afraid, apple cider vinegar is here for you! Due to the good amount of acid in apple cider vinegar, most people use it to completely remove stains from their teeth and to generally keep the teeth clean and white.
This is not a huge task and it would not take so much of your time, all you need to do is;
STEP 1: Get a small amount of apple cider vinegar
STEP 2: Get a cotton swab/ cotton wool
STEP 3: Rub around your teeth for about two minutes.
Do not expect immediate results, you have to be consistent and patient, but apple cider vinegar will do its job.
DO YOU EVEN CLEAN YOUR TOOTHBRUSH?
A clean toothbrush is as good as a clean mouth, when was the last time you cleaned your toothbrush? Did you even know you were supposed to clean your toothbrush? Do you know how to clean your toothbrush? Do you know why you have to clean your toothbrush?
So many questions to be asked, only one answer, it’s in your magic jar!
You don’t need to look around or search too far on how to clean your toothbrush, you just need a jar of apple cider vinegar and you are good to go! Considering the number of antibacterial properties that are present in apple cider vinegar, using ACV to clean your toothbrush would lead to the proper sterilization of your toothbrush and ensuring a clean mouth as well.
Don’t you want to know how to make your toothbrush cleaner? These are few steps to get you started;
STEP 1: Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water
STEP 2: Get the mix and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda
STEP3: Mix! Mix! Mix!
Now you have yourself a clean mouth and a clean toothbrush, all thanks to apple cider vinegar!
WHAT IS A CLEAN MOUTH WITHOUT A MOUTH WASH?
Apple cider vinegar can also be used as a mouth wash; the antibacterial properties of apple cider vinegar would also help in killing bad breath. To properly do this, ensure the apple cider vinegar is properly diluted in water.
Try not to add too much apple cider vinegar, the high acid content may lead to some tooth problems, so you must dilute it with water before use!
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR YOUR DISHES AND A HEALTHY MEAL
Did you think the list was done? The uses of apple cider vinegar are endless but incomplete without its great health benefits and what it can do for you and your food. You can add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to your food and also your pastries, it would give it some extra flavor and overall impressive health benefits.
These are a few benefits you would get from adding apple cider vinegar in your food or pastries;
- Known to lower blood sugar
- Your friend for weight loss
- Protects your heart
- Known to aid digestion
- Makes you feel satisfied, which makes you eat less.
WHAT FOOD CAN YOU POSSIBLY ADD APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TO?
It is okay to have questions asked, you can get so excited, you would want to add it to almost every meal, I mean sure you can, it is very fun experimenting with ingredients and tastes, so go for it!
Here’s a list of food you can add apple cider vinegar, to improve taste and nutrients.
- Sauce
- Stew
- Cakes
- Doughnuts
- Soup
- Bread
- Home-made caramels
- Seafood
- Jollof rice
- Salad
- Beans
- Smoothies
- Moi Moi
YOU CAN ALSO USE ACV TO WASH YOUR VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
The most common means of pest control for fruits and vegetables would be the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides would ensure the elimination of these insects and bacteria, but the chemical residue that would be left over by the pesticide can be a threat to your health.
The safest and most reliable way to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of fruits and vegetables would be the use of apple cider vinegar.
Protect yourself and your health from chemically induced illnesses caused by the intake of fruits and vegetables that have been sterilized with pesticides, and other chemicals. Be on the safe side and get yourself a jar of apple cider vinegar. It would ensure safety, for your health, and your fruits and vegetables.
BOIL YOUR EGGS WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Bet you have not heard of this before! Well, guess what? Apple cider vinegar is a jar filled with surprises and magic!
Add a little drop of apple cider vinegar to the water you want to use for the boiling of your egg, when eggs are introduced to a more acidic environment, the egg whites firm up fast. Apple cider is enough acid you need to make your egg boil better and healthier.
Enjoy your perfectly boiled eggs!
LOWERS RISK OF CANCER
It is claimed that Apple cider vinegar can help in the prevention or reduction of the risk of cancer. There is not sufficient evidence to this claim but it is said that constant intake of apple cider vinegar aids in the lowering of the risk of some diseases.
MAGIC IN A JAR, MAGIC FOR YOUR SKIN
Get ready for this part because this is one of the best! Apple cider can be used to restore your skin to its radiant and beautiful nature. It would help in killing acne-causing bacteria and other bacteria that can be of harm to you.
These are a few ways apple cider vinegar helps restore your skin health;
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AS A DEODORIZER
Are you surprised? Apple cider vinegar! As a deodorizer? It’s okay to be surprised, just don’t get too excited because the list is endless.
If you have ever gotten the chance to smell a drop of apple cider vinegar, you would know without a doubt that it does not smell so pleasant, so the question “how does something so bad-smelling, kill bad smells?” The irony.
The smell of apple cider vinegar comes from the acetic acid content present in the fermented apples, this acetic acid can be used to kill bacteria, and like other things, there are bacteria causing odors.
Acv has been known to be able to kill some smell-causing bacteria, and also inhibits the growth of these bacteria in that environment, this is after apple cider vinegar has been applied on the skin, or odor-affected area. All you need to do is, to get a ball of cotton wool, pour a little amount of diluted apple cider vinegar on the cotton wool, then wipe the area (your underarm).
Guess what? Understanding the magic of Apple Cider Vinegar is really important. Apple cider is completely natural so you should know how effective and non-toxic it is.
So if you are suffering from body odor, you don’t need to feel insecure, all you need is your magic jar and you are free to go out without being worried about the smell.
TREAT YOUR ACNE WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
There are countless products for acne treatment, but did you know there are also natural remedies for acne? Guess what! Apple cider vinegar is one of them!
It would help keep your skin free from acne, pimples, and germs. All you need to do is, get a small amount of cotton wool and dab on the affected area or the pimple. Do this for a few days and see your face looking beautiful and radiant. All thanks to your magic jar.
YOUR MAGICAL FACIAL CLEANSER
What is a more natural facial cleanser than apple cider vinegar? You don’t have to search the world for the perfect facial cleanser for your type of skin, relax your mind and remember your magic jar!
Get a piece of cotton wool and dilute your Apple cider vinegar with water, then get a small amount of ACV then use to clean your face.
The acidic content in the apple cider vinegar would help cleanse your skin and kill unwanted bacteria on your skin. Do this for a few days and watch your skin feel refreshed and healthy.
Now you can watch your skin glow and be healthy at the same time.
TAKE A SHOWER WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Do you want some extra protection from bacteria? Do you want to refresh your skin so it begins to glow and look beautiful and radiant?
Add a few drops to your bathing water, or in your bathing soap, use it to take a shower, just like you do every day. It would help to kill bacteria in the water and keep it clean and ready to use.
YOUR BEST FRIEND, BUT IN THE KITCHEN
Doing the dishes with regular detergent and water is good but it’s not enough, you have to properly kill the bacteria to prevent them from growing back. Apple cider vinegar is your go-to when it comes to antibacterial, ACV would leave your utensils and kitchen equipment clean and free from germs.
You can add a little amount of apple cider vinegar into your dishwasher, and enjoy your bacteria-free kitchen utensils.
BOIL YOUR EGGS WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Bet you have not heard of this before! Well, guess what? Apple cider vinegar is a jar filled with surprises and magic!
Add a little drop of apple cider vinegar to the water you want to use for the boiling of your egg. When eggs are introduced to a more acidic environment, the egg whites firm up fast. Apple cider is enough acid you need to make your egg boil better and healthier.
Enjoy your perfectly boiled eggs.
OTHER USES OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
The magical content in your Apple cider vinegar is too many to count, but these are a few of the great wonders your magic jar can do for you, you can only get this if you are understanding the magic of Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple cider is the key to a healthy environment and good health.
A few other uses of apple cider vinegar;
- ACV helps to kill weed in your garden or farms
- You can add ACV to your hot drink
- Get free from warts with your Apple cider vinegar
- Great flea treatment
- ACV can be used to trap fruit flies
- It is a very good face toner
- Can also be used to clean dentures
- Treatment for dandruff
- To detangle your hair
Understanding the magic of Apple cider vinegar as it has countless purposes that are why it is called the magic in the magic jar, not just for its great health benefits, but also the usefulness of its. ACV would save you a lot of stress, making your life easier and healthier. If you are yet to get yourself a jar of apple cider, then you have no idea the magic you are missing out on! Get yourself that jar and have a healthy life.
