Apple Cider
Cider has been used since ancient times as a beverage, condiment and preservative. It is a familiar health food to consumers around the world. Why has it suddenly exploded in Europe and the U.S. market and created a buzz?
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Apple Cider
Cider is made from concentrated cider or fresh cider, which is first fermented into high purity cider and then linked with wine acid bacteria for secondary fermentation to metabolize the alcohol into wine acid. Cider is rich in vitamin C, minerals (magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese and potassium), eight amino acids and antioxidants that cannot be synthesized by the human body. It is a healthy drink. Its possible health benefits
These include
1. Aids in digestion
Apple cider contains high levels of short-chain fatty acids, known as tartaric acid. Short-chain fatty acids are food for our intestinal flora, speeding up digestion in the gastrointestinal tract and facilitating the breakdown of food. The alkaline substances contained in cider can regulate the bacterial environment, lowering the stomach acid value and reducing the growth of intestinal bacteria. In an in vitro study in 2016, 168 strains of bacteria, including Bartonella, were isolated from cider. In genetic sequencing studies, other bacteria from Bacillus alcoholicus had similar sequences to probiotics, suggesting that the good bacteria in cider may also have probiotic properties.
2. Helps lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol
A small study showed that in a high-carbohydrate diet, wine can improve insulin sensitivity by 19-34% and significantly lower blood sugar and insulin response. A small study on diabetes showed that drinking cider before bedtime lowered fasting blood sugar by 4% the next day. Many other human studies have shown that wine can improve insulin function and lower postprandial blood sugar levels.
In addition, animal studies have shown that cider can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as several other risk factors for heart disease. Some studies on rats have also shown that wine can lower blood pressure, which is a major contributor to heart disease and kidney problems.
3. Helps with weight loss
Several human studies have shown that cider can increase satiety, thereby reducing calories and losing weight. According to one study, adding wine to high-carbohydrate food will increase satiety, and participants can eat 200-275 fewer calories for the rest of the day. In addition, a study of 175 obese people showed that eating cider every day reduced abdominal fat and body weight. In general, cider can reduce weight by increasing satiety, lowering postprandial blood glucose elevations and lowering insulin levels.
