Is Malt vinegar bad for you?!
Is Malt vinegar bad for you?
I hear many comments about vinegar. I would really like to know is vinegar really good for you or not? Are vinegar types better than others? What is the average dose of vinegar?
Answers:
No completely safe,
[edit] Blood glucose control and diabetic management
Small amounts of vinegar (approx. 20 mls or two tablespoons of domestic vinegar) added to food, or taken along with a meal, have been shown by a number of medical trials to reduce the glycemic index of carbohydrate food in both healthy and diabetic recipients.[5][6][7] This has also been expressed as lower glycemic index ratings in the region of 30%.[8][9]
[edit] Diet control
Multiple trials indicate that taking vinegar with food increases satiety (the feeling of fullness) and so reduces the amount of food consumed.[10][11] Even a single application of vinegar can lead to reduced food intake for a whole day.[12]
[edit] Treatment for jellyfish stings
Applying vinegar to jellyfish stings deactivates the nematocysts. However, placing the affected areas into hot-water is a more effective treatment because the venom is deactivated by heat. The latter requires immersion in 45 degrees celsius water for at least four minutes for the pain to be reduced to less than that of vinegar.[13] However, vinegar should not be applied to portuguese man o' war stings, since their venom is different and vinegar can actually cause the nematocysts from their venom to discharge, making the pain worse.[14] The hot water immersion or cold ice pack treatments have been shown to be the best for treatment of portuguese man o' war stings.[15]
It is acidic so you don't want to have too much of it or it might make you acidic. Moderation is the thing, everything in the world needs a balance.
No, it's not bad for you but, as with anything else, don't overdo it.
Malt vinegar is usually used for pickling, chutneys, or using with fish and chips, also useful for household cleaning or insect bites. Cider or wine vinegar is better for salad dressings or cooking.
cider vinegar is very good for you,has lots of uses,from insomnia to weight loss.
I hope not - I have vinegar on EVERYTHING, it's yummy. You can buy chip shop vinegar from the chip shop - and it really does taste like the stuff they use.