What Are the Benefits of Unfiltered Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar has often been referred to as a "wonder elixir" as a result of the many health benefits it provides. True apple cider vinegar is unfiltered and organic, and is cloudy rather than clear. The brownish liquid contains a cobwebby substance known as "mother" that indicates the vinegar is good quality and has all the nutrients in it. There are many benefits of using apple cider vinegar in your daily diet. It is available wherever health foods are sold.

Full of Nutrients

• Unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar contains vitamins, minerals, pectin and beta-carotene. Pectin is a fiber that helps reduce cholesterol and regulate blood pressure.

Potassium Plus

• Apple cider vinegar contains large quantities of potassium that helps stave off ailments such as aching muscles, hair loss, brittle nails and teeth, and sinusitis.

Weight Loss Aid

• Apple cider vinegar has long been purported to aid in weight loss. Ingesting the liquid is said to break down fats in the body, leading to gentle, natural weight loss.

Eases Arthritis

• An elixir of one tbsp. of organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, one tbsp. of natural honey, and eight oz. of water taken daily is purported to lessen the pain and swelling of arthritic joints.

Variety of Uses

• Unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar can be ingested many different ways: as an ingredient in salad dressings, pickled vegetables and fruits, elixirs and marinades. Substitute unfiltered, organic apple cider vinegar in recipes calling for plain vinegar.

Internal and External Cleansing

• Pure, unfiltered apple cider vinegar is acidic and antiseptic, and is useful in cleansing the digestive tract. It can also be used externally to disinfect skin wounds and abrasions.