Friday, February 22, 2008

Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar

From one of the oldest names in health food, Bragg's organic, raw, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar is perhaps the quintessential health food product in the purist's abode. It contains an orange liquid with strands of enzymes made of connected proteins from the fermentation process. These strands have become the mark of a quality apple cider vinegar and are known as the "mother."

Paul C. Bragg was the originator of health food stores, period. He was the man who started it all. He lectured, spread the word of healthy living, and advised Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars, and royalty. Paul C. Bragg died in 1976 from heart failure due to complications following a surfing accident when he was either 81 or 95 (he claimed he was born in 1881 while a census said he was born in 1895). Still, 81 and surfing isn't bad by any standards.

The qualities attributed to the product include these from the Bragg website:

INTERNAL BENEFITS:

EXTERNAL BENEFITS:

  • Rich in enzymes & potassium
  • Naturally support a healthy immune system
  • Helps control weight
  • Promotes digestion & ph Balance
  • Helps soothe dry throats
  • Helps remove body sludge toxins
  • Helps maintain healthy skin
  • Helps promote youthful, healthy bodies
  • Soothes irritated skin
  • Relieves muscle pain from exercise
I use Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for a lot of things. I sometimes replace my shampoo with a bottle of Bragg's for a few days. It may take a while to get used to, but the smell is refreshing and it actually works quite well. My favorite use of the vinegar is mixing it with a lesser amount of olive oil, some minced garlic, and some herbs to produce a great healthy vinaigrette. 

1 comment:

Hoody said...

Great Post with some good tips.