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Apple Cider Vinegar
Some say "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Well, apple cider vinegar has vast health benefits and about 101 different uses.

A vat of apple cider vinegar is made from fresh, ripe apples that have been fermented and vigorously processed to turn them into vinegar. It contains raw enzymes and gut-friendly bacteria that promote healing. The vinegar has been tied in research to positive effects such as detoxification, weight loss, cancer (helps balance alkalinity in the body), asthma, depression, diarrhea, diabetes, high cholesterol, bloating, heartburn, and arthritis. 

Here's a delicious and SIMPLE recipe that includes apple cider vinegar as an ingredient for the dressing. 

Three Bean Salad

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 celery stalks, chopped fine
• 1/2 red onion, chopped fine
• 1 cup fresh, finely chopped flat leaf parsley 
• 1 Tbsp fresh, finely chopped rosemary
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

METHOD

1.) In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, parsley, and rosemary.

2.) In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.

3.) Chill the beans in the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. 

Yield: Serves 4-8.

Source: IDEA Health & Fitness Association and www.simplyrecipes.com