Sometimes you need a quick, easy, and healthy side dish to throw together for a simple meal. And that’s exactly what this Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw delivers. It takes just minutes to prepare and features a variety of health-promoting ingredients such as chopped apple, carrots, celery, onion, olive oil, and perhaps my favorite ingredient—apple cider vinegar!
You see, apple cider vinegar is actually one of my favorite natural remedies. In fact, I drink it every day to help with my digestion. But that’s not all it benefits. There are actually numerous health benefits to consuming apple cider vinegar—from supporting healthy blood sugar levels to supporting healthy weight management to promoting healthy bacterial flora.
So, how do the benefits stack up? Well, first, studies have shown that applying vinegar to bacterial and viral pathogens on food actually reduced the bacteria by 90 percent and the viruses by 95 percent! [1] Meanwhile, another study revealed that people who drank apple cider vinegar each day had less belly fat than those who didn’t drink it. [2] And, finally, a study revealed that drinking apple cider vinegar mixed with water before eating a high-carb meal can increase insulin sensitivity by up to 34 percent. [3]
When you combine the many health benefits of apple cider vinegar with the health-promoting plant-based ingredients in this Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw, it’s really no wonder why this recipe is one of my favorite healthy dishes. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the recipe, which you can start to enjoy 10 minutes from now!
Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
1 apple, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
3 stems celery, sliced
¼ white onion, chopped
⅓ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients until combined.
2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
