Nine debunked myths about apple cider vinegar you thought were true


2. 'It has a terrible taste'
Just because it’s a vinegar does not mean it tastes bad. A popular way to include it in your diet is by creating a salad dressing out of it. Mixing it with honey, creating sauces and smoothies are also a popular way of enjoying it.

3. 'It’s a diabetes cure'
While apple cider vinegar is able to stabilise glucose levels and prevent blood sugar spikes, there’s no scientific evidence that it can replace insulin to cure or manage diabetes.

4. 'There aren’t any health benefits'
Apple cider vinegar has proven to lower blood sugar, help tummy troubles, clear a stuffy nose, and even eliminate certain acne breakouts.

5. 'Its harmful for your health'
Despite all the benefits, it doesn’t come without any side effects. Because of its acidic nature, it can be harmful to the tooth enamel. High dosage can lead to low potassium levels.

6. 'Its harmful for your skin'
Apple cider vinegar can be used as a facial toner, as well as a make-up remover. It can work wonders on treating acne and acne scars.

7. 'It can prevent cancer'
There have been many studies on apple cider vinegar potentially cancer-fighting traits, all the studies are inconclusive and yielded conflicting results.

8. 'It’s the same as eating apples'
Apple cider vinegar does not have the nutrients an apple does. The distilling and liquidating process means that nutrients such as fibre and Vitamin C, which are very prevalent in apples, don’t show up in apple cider vinegar.

9. 'Consuming it is the only way to use it'
You can use it for other things than food. As mentioned before, it has plenty of beauty benefits. Its also a fantastic natural cleaning ingredient, due to its antimicrobial properties. It works as an all-purpose cleaner, to neutralize odors, or to kill weeds.