Rachel Ray Recommends Storing Vinegar in the Fridge
On www.rachelray.com, food celebrity, Rachel Ray, suggests storing vinegar in the fridge, noting “This helps prevent cloudiness and keeps the flavors crisp.” To read the full article, click here.
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Urges Consumers to Use Natural Alternatives
The website, mUmBRELLA.com (touted as everything under Australia’s media, marketing & entertainment umbrella), featured a story regarding a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) campaign urging consumers to replace household products with natural alternatives. According to the article, WWF “is urging consumers to replace mass-produced and often wastefully packaged household products in favour [sic] of simple and natural […]
Use of Vinegar to Fight Infections after Knee Operations
Recently, an article in the online version of the Daily Mail (United Kingdom) related to the use of vinegar to treat infections in knee replacements. The article notes, “Surgeons in Cardiff are applying acetic acid to bacteria when new knee joints become infected, thereby reducing the need for further surgery.” Rhidian Morgan-Jones, a consultant orthopedic […]
Apple Cider Vinegar’s Effect on Blood Glucose Mentioned in January/February 2015 Issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life
The January/February 2015 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life features a section called, “Ask Dr. Oz Anything.” In this section, Dr. Oz suggests drinking apple cider vinegar for the claim, “Sip on this [apple cider vinegar] to keep blood sugar in check and slim down quicker.” Dr. Oz indicates that that the evidence is […]
Acetic Acid May Be Effective in Killing Mesothelioma Cells
Yahoo! Finance featured a story on research published in the December 2014 issue of the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (link to research) that determined acetic acid may be effective in killing mesothelioma cells. According to the article, the Japanese researchers determined that an acetic acid concentration of 0.5% killed nearly all cancer cells after […]
Review Article About Vinegar Mentioned in Nutrition Reviews
An article was recently published in Nutrition Reviews titled, “Effect and mechanism of action of vinegar on glucose metabolism, lipid profile and body weight” (Nutr Rev. 2014 Oct;72(10):651-61). The abstract was published on the website of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Laboratory of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. See abstract below. The […]
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The website, Mother Nature Network (see below for further information on Mother Nature Network), recently featured a story on the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Tips range from using vinegar to treat acid reflux to losing weight. To view the article click here : About Mother Nature Network The mission of MOTHER NATURE NETWORK […]
Use Vinegar to Clean Leather
Styleblazer.com (“a NYC-based progressive, cutting-edge site geared towards the chic, style-driven woman”) offered the following tips related to using vinegar to clean leather boots. According to the site, “You have a one-to-two-day window to clean your boots from snowy winter residue before any stains set in permanently. Combine 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 1 […]
Heloise Recommends Vinegar to Clean a Rust Stain from Clothing
The online version of the Amarillo Globe-News (Amarillo, Texas) featured a tip from Heloise on how to remove a rust stain from clothing. Heloise first suggests that the reader try “good old white vinegar to remove the stain.” She recommends dabbing the stain with a clean cloth dampened with vinegar, working from the outside in.
Using Vinegar to Clean a Corroded Drain
The Home and Garden section of the online version of The Washington Post recently shared with readers how to clean a corroded drain. The recommendation regarding vinegar is noted below: “If you haven’t already tried it, first make sure you can’t just polish the existing hardware. Sometimes mineral deposits make chrome look dull. If scrubbing […]