Vinegar in Islam, it is narrated by Sayyidah A’ishah that the
Prophet ﷺ said, “How great vinegar is as a gravy.”
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Vinegar can be made from any fruit, or from any material containing sugar. Through the centuries vinegar has been produced from products like fruits, berries, melons, coconut, honey, beer, maple syrup, potatoes, beets, and grains – all natural products. But the principle remains unchanged – fermentation of natural sugars to alcohol and then secondary fermentation to vinegar.
Vinegar has been around for more than 10,000 years. There is much anecdotal evidence regarding the health benefits of vinegar, with some supported by science. However, today’s vinegar varieties provide so many options to support healthier eating.
There are so many choices to enhance your favorite recipe: apple cider, wine, red wine, balsamic, rice wine, raspberry, pineapple and chardonnay to name a few. These vinegars turn ordinary dishes, salads and desserts into something extraordinary!
According to Dr. Carol S. Johnston, professor and associate director of the Nutrition Program in the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University, vinegar can be part of a diet strategy to manage blood glucose.
Here’s why: Eating foods that are high in starch, such as bread and rice, causes surges in blood glucose levels, Dr. Johnston explains. These high levels of blood glucose have been linked to higher or increased cardiovascular disease risk in healthy populations and can also increase complications among those with type 2 diabetes.
Consuming small amounts of vinegar—one to two tablespoons— before your meal, however, can reduce these high levels of glucose, she says. In fact, for individuals with type 2 diabetes, studies have shown that consuming vinegar prior to meals on a daily basis can significantly reduce blood levels of A1c, a key indicator of average blood glucose concentrations.
In addition to consuming vinegar alone, consuming foods high in vinegar is an option. Vinegar is found in pickled products and salad dressings and can also be consumed before a meal on a salad.
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