With an annual consumption in the range of around 84 million metric tons, the apple is one of the highest consumed fruits of the world. Its consumed in raw, cooked, juice, fermented and even over-fermented forms. Apple cider or wine made from apple juice is very popular. On the World Cider Day 2021, let us explore some of the benefits of the golden elixir of the apple.
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Benjamin Franklin
Apple by itself is considered one of the best fruits because of its health benefits. Ample water content keeps you hydrated, and the vitamins and minerals replenish the needs of the human body. Also antioxidants in the apple help in boasting immunity.
Benefits of Cider
On World Cider Day, lets enlist a few benefits of apple cider.
- Antioxidants : Due to its fruity origins, apple cider also has antioxidants. Making it similar to red wine.
- Zero Gluten : Because of its source, cider is gluten free. Great news for all who are sensitive to gluten.
- Healthy Gut : Probiotic nature of cider encourages the growth and propagation of healthy microbes in the human stomach.
- Vitamin C : With ample amounts of Vitamin C in cider, the human immune system gets a natural boast.
- Polyphenols : Polyphenols are natural compounds which help to regulate Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in the human body.
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Natural vinegar is produced by fermenting wine. In simple terms, when a alcoholic drink goes sour, we get vinegar. Vinegar from cider is one of the best quality vinegar varieties. And we have enumerated some of its benefits below.
- Natural Laxative : Apple cider vinegar is naturally a mild laxative. This means it is a good medicine for people with digestion issues.
- Regulates Blood Glucose levels : It also helps in controlling the blood glucose levels.
- Reduces Cholesterol : Apple cider vinegar helps in reduction of LDL or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
- Increase Metabolism : It also helps the body to boast its metabolism. Thus helping you to reduce or lose weight .
- Reduce Bloating : Due to its acidic nature, apple cider vinegar also helps you to digest food. So the next time you have heartburn or boating, you can try this natural medicine.
- Boosts Immunity : Due to the presence of multiple minerals and antioxidants, apple cider vinegar also gives a boast to the immune system.
We would wish everyone a very happy World Cider Day from the Discover East Team. Drink responsibly and stay healthy. Cheers !!
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