Willy’s Live Organic Apple Cider Vinegar harnesses the power of the orchard and delivers it straight to your gut’s microbiome. It’s untreated and unpasteurised, leaving The Mother intact. Now don’t get freaked out, no mums were hurt during its development. The Mother is the strands of proteins, enzymes and friendly bacteria that form in raw apple cider vinegar and give it its murky appearance. This is the good stuff, which is why they don’t remove it. As well as being antimicrobial and rich in antioxidants, it contains many strains of probiotic bacteria, including acetobacter and lactobacillus, which are great for the health of your microbiome. There’s more money in drugs than apples, so unsurprisingly big business hasn’t done a whole bunch of scientific research in this field, however it’s thought that apple cider vinegar may help lower blood sugar levels, aid weight loss, balance cholesterol and improve heart health. And as your gut is directly linked to your brain via the vagus nerve, a healthy tummy might have all kinds of other benefits too. Willy’s recommend a diluted 25ml daily dose of their tangy Organic Live Apple Cider Vinegar with Live Mother. So, add it to your smoothies, fruit juices, salad dressings, soups, pickles, switchels or mocktails. Alternatively, simply top it up with a little water. William Chase is the highly respected entrepreneur behind Tyrrells Crisps, Chase Distillery and now Willy’s Wellness. A farmer at heart, he adores the process from planting to harvesting, and manufacture to marketing. Through his products, he wants you to feel more connected with your food and the land from whence it came. His Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) uses ripe and wonky apples from 300-year-old orchards located in the wonderfully named village of Little Miracle in Herefordshire. The bucolic site practices sustainable farming, protecting bee and even using leftover apple pulp as natural fertiliser. Fermented apples have been used in cooking and remedies since Roman times and probably long before. William Chase, the man himself, takes a 25ml dose of his ACV with fresh beetroot juice every day and has lost two stone, reduced his cholesterol and increased his energy levels. And apparently Sir Ranulph Fiennes claims that it helps relieve his arthritis. If it’s good enough for one of the planet’s greatest explorers, then sign us up.
£1.79 per 100.00ml
