I just turned the big 30 and because I also got engaged just two days before my birthday it really took the emphasis off getting older. Now don’t get me wrong I don’t feel old and for one certainly don’t think 30 is ancien, but I am well aware of the fact I need to take care of my health and overall appearance that bit more now.
So for a while there I was wondering if there was anything else I could do to take care of myself without ever having to resort to cosmetic procedures. I found the answer in the gym I attend. A lovely woman who works there is approaching 40 yet could easily pass for 28! I asked my pal in the gym what the secret was as I knew for sure it wasn’t surgery. Her beauty secret is a glass of apple cider vinegar every morning with a spoonful of honey. Needless to say I have since being downing this concoction and have my fingers crossed that come my 40th birthday I’ll look half as good as this woman.
Packed with so much goodness, it’s not surprising this mixture is anti-ageing- Apple cider vinegar is made from fresh ripe apples that are fermented and undergo a stringent process to create the final product. The vinegar contains a host of vitamins, beta-carotene, pectin and vital minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, chlorine, sulphur, iron, and fluorine.
The pectin in the vinegar is a fibre which helps reduce bad cholesterol and helps in regulating blood pressure. The need for calcium supplements once you start growing older is a must. This vinegar helps extract calcium from the fruits, vegetables and meat it is mixed with, helping in the process of maintaining strong bones. Potassium deficiency causes a variety of ailments including hair loss, weak finger nails, brittle teeth, sinusitis, and a permanently running nose. Apple cider vinegar is loaded with potassium. All these ailments can be avoided with the intake of apple cider vinegar. The potassium in this vinegar also helps in eliminating toxic waste from the body. The beta-carotene helps in countering damage caused by free radicals, helping one maintain firmer skin and more a youthful appearance. Apple cider vinegar is also good for those wanting to lose weight. It helps in breaking down fat which helps in natural weight reduction.
