Vinegar is a condiment containing acetic acid. It is a sour seasoning that is fermented with wine or distiller's grains. The history of human consumption of vinegar is very long. China is the earliest country in the world for cereals and glutinous rice. As early as the 8th century BC, there was a written record of vinegar. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, there were workshops dedicated to vinegar, and when it was in the Han Dynasty. Vinegar began widespread production. Vinegar is not only a seasoning but also a healthy food. In addition to containing a large amount of acetic acid, vinegar also contains calcium, iron, grape acid, lactic acid, glycerin, fatty acids and salts. In terms of consumption, vinegar can dissolve the calcium and iron in food, making it easier for the body to absorb and protect food. The nutrients are not destroyed. Effect and role of vinegar:
(1) Digestible fats and sugars
Vinegar contains amino acids and organic acids and other substances, amino acids can promote excessive body fat into physical energy consumption, but also can digest the body's absorption of sugar and protein, so that the smooth progress of metabolism. It can be said that proper vinegar can not only lose weight, but also can promote the burning of nutrients in the body and improve the utilization of heat energy and promote good health.
(2) can diuretic purge
Vinegar promotes metabolism and increases gastrointestinal motility. Vinegar has a diuretic function, a small amount of vinegar, can effectively improve constipation, intestinal dry constipation, drink a glass of cold water every day, there is to ease the role of defecation, vinegar about a few weeks later, constipation will have a significant improvement . The waste in the body is excreted and the body weight will fall.
(3) Reduce salt intake
Eating too much salt will not only burden the body, but it will also lead to more salty foods. Other foods will also eat more. The more you drink, the more you drink, and the more your weight won't increase. For those who like to eat salty, you may wish to add some vinegar to the dish, and a little more vinegar and a little less salt. Not only will you not feel salty enough, but you will feel more delicious food, and you will not feel so salty in your mouth.
The amount of water and other foods will also be reduced and the body will be lighter.
(4) Lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol
The cause of high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis is mainly caused by excessive tannic acid in the body, resulting in hardening of tannic acid. Vinegar is one of the effective methods to prevent arteriosclerosis. In patients with arteriosclerosis and cerebral congestion, almost all of them have high blood pressure problems. If you usually eat a little vinegar ingeniously and add a regular life, you can reduce blood pressure and prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis and cerebral congestion.