Manuka Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar

Manuka Honey paired with apple cider vinegar is thought to be a great cleanser and good for detoxifying the body.

The amazing health properties of Manuka Honey are well known. Rich in texture and unmatchable flavor, this rare, golden wonderfood supports strong immunity, healthy digestion and natural energy, so you can glow from the inside out all year long.

But put it together with another natural sensation – apple cider vinegar – and you’ve got a powerful and tasty combination that’s thought to provide many health advantages.

Scroll down to discover how this incredible duo could give you a fresh way to manage your day and feel clean inside and out.

Why combine Manuka Honey with apple cider vinegar?
Manuka Honey and apple cider vinegar are a powerhouse combination. Containing some amino acids, Vitamins B and C, antioxidants, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and bioactive compounds, Manuka Honey is often used to support wellbeing, and to aid digestive and skin health. While raw apple cider vinegar is believed to be beneficial for regulating blood sugar, easing digestive issues, and boosting the immune system.

Put them together and the smooth sweetness of Manuka Honey helps mellow apple cider vinegar’s sharp and zingy bite. It’s like they were made for each other! And your body would definitely think so.

Manuka Honey and apple cider vinegar are both jam packed with nutrients and, working together, could have excellent health properties.

How can I enjoy Manuka Honey and apple cider vinegar together?
Whether it’s to welcome the day or a restful night of sleep, or even an afternoon pick-me-up, what we drink can have an impact on our wellbeing. Though many “healthy” foods have a bad rap for not tasting great, Manuka Honey is a delicious, energy-boosting ingredient that reaps big rewards in wellness and taste.

There are many ways to use Manuka Honey, but we especially love it in tea, coffee, juices and smoothies – or simply taking it by the spoonful. Our Premium Grade UMF™ 10+ Manuka Honey comes from the nectar of the Manuka flower in the pristine forests of New Zealand.

This is one of our favorite drinks that combines Manuka Honey with the cleansing and calming health properties of apple cider vinegar.

Manuka Honey Night time Ritual Tea Recipe
For the perfect, relaxing end to your day, try this night time ritual tea. Made with your favorite caffeine-free tea, Manuka Honey, and apple cider vinegar.
Just remember not to use boiling water as that can affect the natural benefits of Manuka Honey.

Ingredients

• Favorite herbal, non-caffeinated tea
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• tablespoons of UMF™ 10+ Manuka Honey

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients into a mug while water is heating up.
2. Cool boiling water a little before adding to mug.
3. Relax, meditate, and get settled in for the night.

Why not combine Manuka Honey, apple cider vinegar and a daily meditation?

Manuka Honey + apple cider vinegar = clean, health skin?
In case you didn’t already know this skincare secret, clean-beauty experts recommend Manuka Honey for clear, glowing skin. Prized for its famed unique properties, a regular application of Manuka on acne-prone or dry skin can help to lock in moisture and balance pH levels in your skin. Combine with nature’s astringent, apple cider vinegar, for a beautiful toner.

Complexion-perfecting Manuka Honey chamomile toner
Toners help reduce pore size, restore skin pH and protect from impurities. Combine the natural astringent power of apple cider vinegar with the active properties of UMF™ Manuka Honey - a perfect pairing to help calm, purify and refresh skin. The perfect skin pick-me-up any time of day, this home-made toner recipe will keep for up to 30 days.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 bag organic chamomile tea (or 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers)
• 1 teaspoon UMF™ 10+ Manuka Honey
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions
1. Pour boiling water over chamomile tea bag in a mug or heat safe container.
2. Allow the tea or flowers to steep for ten minutes.
3. Remove the tea bag or strain the solids.
4. Add Comvita UMF™ 10+ Manuka Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar to the tea, then stir well to dissolve the honey.
5. Pour the mixture into a clean bottle and allow to cool.
6. On cleansed skin, wipe the toner across your face using a cotton round or soft cloth and follow with your favorite moisturizer.

So why not start enjoying the powerful, natural ‘ying yang’ combination of Manuka Honey and apple cider vinegar? As the above shows, it’s a tasty and healthy partnership.