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Did you Know
March 2010
Vinegar
When was the last time you took a moment to think about the power of vinegar? When was the last time you marveled at its healing properties, its cleaning properties and about it’s many other uses?
The name vinegar comes from the French ‘vinaigre’ which means sour wine. Vinegar was first discovered over 10,000 years ago. The shelf life of vinegar is almost indefinite. Because of its acid nature, vinegar is self-preserving and does not need refrigeration. White vinegar will remain virtually unchanged over an extended period of time. Vinegar is best stores in an airtight container in a cool dark place. Did you know that vinegar holds a rich place in our history and is mentioned throughout the Bible? Research worldwide supports and commends what Hippocrates (the father of medicine) found and treated his patients with in 400 B.C. He discovered that natural undistilled Apple Cider Vinegar (or AVC*) is a powerful cleansing and healing elixir “a naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria” for a healthier, stronger, longer life! It is said that apple cider vinegar is probably one of the best (and cheapest) detoxifier for the body. Vinegar can be helpful in balancing your pH. Your body’s pH is dictated by diet, breathing, water intake, stress, and exercise.
Going through some of my Mother’s things after she passed away I found some information she had written down many years ago. She wrote, all I need to know and remember about vinegar. Mom used most of these ideas on our family and I have practiced the same with my own family. Here are just a few of her tips
Whiter, brighter, laundry; add a cup of vinegar to the last rinse water.
Crayon stains; moisten a soft toothbrush with vinegar and rub out crayon from fabric and other surfaces.
Congestion relief; inhale the steam from boiled vinegar; be careful not to burn yourself.
Sharpen knives better; dampen the whetstone with a little vinegar.
Keep new skillets from sticking; first boil some vinegar in the pan.
Boiled ham; improve the flavor of boiled ham add vinegar to the cooking water.
Firmer jell-o gelatin in warm weather; add a teaspoon of vinegar.
Keep cheese soft and mold free; wrap it in a cloth saturated with vinegar; then storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Steamed vegetables; keep bright color and vitamin content add 2 teaspoons of vinegar to the water when steaming. (This also prevents off-orders)
Water spots; ¼ c. of vinegar added to rise water will keep glasses from water spotting. It also kills germs.
Natural Apple Cider Vinegar: One of Mother Nature’s Most Perfect Foods.
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