Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Nutrition Facts

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a medicine for thousands of years. There is evidence that Hippocrates, who is credited as the father of medicine, even used and recommended it as a health aid.

Bragg Company

• Paul C. Bragg founded the Bragg company almost 100 years ago. He trained gold medal Olympians such as Murray Rose and Betty Cuthbert of Australia. He claimed to have taught many of the world's health experts about organic food. The Bragg company slogan is, "You are what you eat, drink, breathe, think, say and do."

Apples and Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

• Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is certified organic and is Kosher. It contains cobweb-like particles, which contain the nutrients that retain the health values of the apples, according to the alternative medicine website bellaonline.com.

  Because Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is made from organically grown apples that are unpasteurized and unheated, it still retains all the nutritional benefits of the apples, according to Bragg. It also retains the dark brown-amber color of freshly made apple juice.

Nutrition Facts

• A serving size of Bragg apple cider vinegar is 1Tablespoon, which contains no fat, sodium, carbohydrates or and protein. There are 11 milligrams of potassium in every serving. Potassium is necessary for normal nerve function as well as keeping electrolytes balanced.

Benefits

• Organically processed apple cider vinegar is an alternative to eating apples. Jean Carpenter, author, newspaper columnist and medical correspondent for CNN, affirms that apples have great health benefits. In her book, "Food Your Miracle Medicine," she states that "apples reduce cholesterol, contain anti-cancer agents, are anti-inflammatory, mildly antibacterial, high in fiber, are an appetite suppressant and relieve constipation."

  The Bragg company echoes her findings on its website, stating organic apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. The company claims the vinegar, rich in enzymes and potassium, will help to build a healthy immune system, control weight, aid in digestion and support a healthy pH balance. The company suggests it is good for soothing sore throats and removing toxins from the body.

Homemade Energy Drink

• Ingredients:

  1 to 2 teaspoons of Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  1 teaspoons of honey
  8 ounces of distilled or filtered water

  This drink can be served either hot or cold. Add the vinegar and honey to the water, and mix it well.

  To make it hot, boil the water, then pour it into a coffee mug over the cider vinegar and honey.