Besides Matcha tea, what's the newest health craze? Apple cider vinegar! Yes, you read right. Just a tablespoon of this stuff has amazing health benefits. (But just as a fair warning, don't smell it right out of the bottle... as the smell can be quite overwhelming).

Here are some of the great benefits you can get:

1) Due to its antibiotic properties, apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps relieve stomach upset or any bacterial infection associated with it!

2) Since ACV is acidic, it helps relieve minor infections, such as ones that cause you to feel a sore throat! Most bacteria can't live in acidic environments, so with the help of AVC, you can cure your sore throat in no time. (Use 1/4 cup ACV and 1/4 cup warm water, and gargle every couple of hours).

3) Due to a good amount of potassium content, ACV helps thin out mucus, which can in-turn help clear a stuffy nose!

4) Get rid of those pesky pimples with ACV! With the help of the antibacterial properties, ACV works great as a natural toner to help clear skin.

5) ACV can also aid in weight loss. The acetic acid that is found in ACV is reportedly found to reduce water retention in your body as well as increase metabolism. (As always, include a healthy diet and exercise to aid in your weight loss. Drinking ACV alone may not contribute as much to reducing weight).

Here are a few recipes that include apple cider vinegar!

Try a recipe to help boost immunity and lose weight here.

You can even use ACV in your salad dressings! Try this great recipe here.

If you love watermelons, this is a great recipe too!

Here's a great berry mocktail recipe.

Or if smoothies are more your thing, here's a recipe you can try!

**Always remember to dilute ACV, since consuming it on its own could cause more harm than good due to its large acidic content.