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Poor dietary habits combined with poor food quality are just one side effect of modern life that have impacted digestive wellness and consistency for many people. One response by consumers is to become increasingly aware of what they eat. As people have become aware of the link between food and digestive health, they have increasingly demanded food that is organic and free of preservatives. Two types of organically produced foods in particular, Aloe Vera and apple cider vinegar, have grown out of this movement over the past decades. This in part is due to both of their ability to support healthy digestion.
Both Aloe Vera and apple cider vinegar are highly alkaline (which helps support balanced stomach acid pH levels) and are natural prebiotics that help feed good bacteria in your gut. Both help support and maintain digestive wellness.
Despite being quite different in terms of their source and consistency, Aloe Vera and apple cider vinegar have similarly support healthy digestion.
Aloe Vera is classified as a flowering succulent with leaves that are harvested and are the source for all products for consumption, whether drinks or foodstuffs. Used for centuries and associated with a multitude of health benefits, Aloe Vera, when properly prepared, can be eaten or applied topically to the skin and is available in everything from juice to gel to powder.
Apple cider vinegar is a by-product of apples, a fruit, which is derived from the juice of crushed and pressed apples. After being juiced and left to ferment with yeast, cider is produced when sugars from the juice gradually change to alcohol. Vinegar is derived from the cider when bacteria slowly convert the alcohol into acids, one of which, acetic acid, is vinegar. Consequently, the acids act to kill the bacteria and yeast that produced them, resulting in apple cider vinegar.
Of its many health benefits, Aloe Vera supports general wellness throughout the digestive tract due to its ability to support healthy acidity in the digestive tract and general soothing and coating properties. The GI tract extends from the mouth through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine to the rectum. Digestive wellness can in large part be related to a proper diet high in nutrients and fiber, as well as low in refined sugars, artificial flavors, artificial ingredients and coloring. A proper diet has widely been associated with and linked to digestive comfort. Recent research has even uncovered a physical link between gut health, mood, and even supporting healthy joints.
Aloe Vera is a nutrient-dense superfood that can offer benefits for the GI tract. Scientists have identified more than 200 nutrients in Aloe Vera, mainly vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that support digestive wellness. It contains eight important enzymes, two of which, amylase and lipase, help to digest fat and breakdown carbohydrates and sugars, supporting the digestive system. As a water-dense plant, it also helps the body stay hydrated. Aloe Vera has also been shown to support the growth of good bacteria in the gut to further promote digestive wellness.
On the other hand, unfiltered apple cider vinegar has been known to help support and maintain healthy digestion. Similar to Aloe Vera, unfiltered cider has natural enzymes that support the digestion of food. Apple cider vinegar also contains cellulose and pectin fibers that may play a role in absorbing water throughout the digestive tract. The fibers help regulate the movement of food for healthy digestion as well as supporting regular bowel movements.
For people looking to maintain their gut health, apple cider vinegar is very good detoxifying agent. Depending on your lifestyle eating, and drinking habits, some people may feel they need to detoxify regularly. Apple cider vinegar contains properties that aid in flushing the body of toxins and cleansing the liver. With many of the important vitamins, minerals and alkalinity necessary to remove toxins, apple cider vinegar supports the removal of toxic substances from the liver and supports balanced pH levels, which is necessary for maintaining a healthy immune system.
Digestive issues are just one side effect of modern life. Many people are turning to natural remedies in order to help maintain their digestive wellness. A balanced diet of whole foods low in processed sugars, chemicals, artificial ingredients, and preservatives is a very good start. Aloe Vera and apple cider vinegar make excellent supplements to this diet as each aid in promoting healthy digestion and wellness. Since both are natural with no known interactions, there is no reason not to incorporate both Aloe Vera and apple cider vinegar into your diet!
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