ACV

There are certain items in my pantry that I always have to have,, SPICES (cumin, chili flakes, cinnamon, turmeric, to name the top 4 of my like 20!), vinegars (ACV, balsamic, red wine, and rice wine), pasta, a variety of flours and grains, and dried fruit. My favorite items are those that are versatile, and can be used multiple ways, such as coconut oil and apple cider vinegar! I use coconut oil a bit in baking,, but actually use it mostly for my homemade deodorant. Mostly, I love my Apple Cider Vinegar! I use it often in salad dressings, take a shot every morning, and use it weekly to wash my hair (<< I’ve been doing this for almost 2 years and have yet to post my routine, oops.) So when Swanson Vitamins came out with their own Apple Cider Vinegar, I knew I just had to try it!

What was most important to me, was that the Vinegar was:

– Raw
– Unfiltered
– Unpasteurized
and most importantly…
– Contained The Mother

Why is this important? Well first off, it tastes much better: it has a clear, tangy taste, just like I love. The “mother” is what gives the vinegar the health benefits: it is a “complex of proteins, enzymes, fiber and friendly bacteria” that is at the bottom of every bottle.

I received it about a month ago, and have been using it the same way I’ve always used vinegar (before, my staples were Braggs or Whole Foods 365 brand!): a shot every morning, in salad dressings, to cook, and as conditioner. Check out Swanson’s post for 30 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar ! Then, you can purchase their new ACV on their site, for an awesome low price!

Lately, I’ve been enjoying the Apple Cider Vinegar in a salad dressing. I actually even whipped this up to take to Friendsgiving for my Quidditch Team!

recipe

Now, here are several other great Apple Cider Vinegar recipes from some of my favorite bloggers! Most of them are raw, so you get the full benefits. But I also discovered that it works miracles in baking!

A Morning “Cocktail” | Sprint 2 The Table

ACV + Seltzer Water | Healthy Helper

Apple Cider Vinegar, Wild Blueberry & Ginger Shrub | Fermented Food Lab