White Vinegar Health Benefits

White vinegar is a very popular ingredient when it comes to cooking because of the unique taste that it lends to the dishes. But that is not its only advantage--in fact, there are several other benefits that it provides for that range over hair and skin to overall health. In the following sections, we will take you through the details of the same.

White vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar, comes about by the process of oxidization of alcohol. There are several types of vinegars that are found, like apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar, and each of them provides for several health benefits. In this article, however, we will concentrate on the advantages of white vinegar.

One of its main benefits is that it helps in the absorption of calcium and other important minerals from the varied foods that are eaten. This is due to vinegar's high content of acetic acid which has the ability of helping the body absorb the required minerals and calcium.

P.S. - It has to be kept in mind that due to its acid content, vinegar must always be diluted before ingestion or it can cause heart burn.

Not only does it aid in the digestion process, but it also balances the harmful effects that white flour and refined sugar can have on the body. This is done by slowing down the absorption of food high in refined carbohydrates, and helping digest them well enough.

The daily intake of white vinegar helps in making the bones stronger, and thereby prevents osteoporosis.

White vinegar contains less calories as compared to ketchup or mayonnaise, and given its unique tangy taste, it can easily substitute these fatty foods for a more healthier choice. Thus leading to less intake of calories and thereby resulting in weight loss.

White vinegar has a positive effect on several body functions and helps to improve one's overall health. It has been known to increase heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and controlling the onset of diabetes; therefore leading to a stronger immune system.

It can be used as a form of treatment for minor infections and skin burns. Dab a cloth in white vinegar and cover it over the infected area for a cooling effect and soothing of sunburned skin.

For infections, rashes and insect bites, dabbing white vinegar with the help of a cotton swab on and near the affected area can help clean the same, and prevent further infections to the skin.

It is used as an effective remedy for strep throat. Add a tsp of white vinegar to 8 ounces of water and then gargle with it followed by swallowing the mixture. This will help rid a person of throat problems.

Using white vinegar in an inhaler and taking a steam of the same through hot water acts as a decongestant for a blocked chest.

One of the main white vinegar skin benefits is that it helps to treat extremely dry skin. Using 2 tbs of vinegar in bath water will help moisturize the skin naturally and help in curing itchy skin as well.

White vinegar can also cure dandruff. After a regular bath, simply pour a mixture of half cup vinegar diluted in 2 cups water over the hair and then towel dry.

White vinegar also helps in curing toenail fungus. Rub a cotton swab dipped in white vinegar over the infection many times in a day for relief and treatment.

Soaking one's feet in vinegar helps in curing athletes foot, as well as an equal mixture of alcohol and vinegar helps to combat swimmer's ears.

Brushing your teeth with distilled vinegar once or twice a week helps eliminate bad breath and makes teeth whiter.

Adding white vinegar while boiling or poaching eggs will allow the whites to remain intact and prevent spilling.

• Adding a few tablespoons of vinegar along with a teaspoon of sugar to a vase in which flowers are stored, will extend the life of the cut flowers.
• Soaking wilted vegetables in cold water to which a few vinegar drops have been added will perk them right up.

• Get rid of the onion smell after cutting an onion by rubbing the hands with white vinegar.
• Wash away the grout on tiles by allowing vinegar to soak over them and then cleaning them off with a toothbrush.
• Using undiluted vinegar as an aftershave will help get rid of the rashes and itches that may develop.