Originated from Italy, this condiment is an aromatic, thick, dark, syrup-like, aged type of therapy, ready by the reduction of cooked vineyard. Balsamic therapy, though popularly referred to as wine therapy is not a form of wine therapy as it is ready from grape pressings, whose fermentation process has been hindered. It is then aged for a period of 3 to 12 years. The best balsamic therapy is ready in the hills of Modena, in Italy, where unique and flavorful balsamic therapy is formed from Trebbiano vineyard. This therapy is known to be a cut above the other types of therapy. Unlike the sharp taste of therapy, balsamic therapy has a rich, sweet flavor. You need to taste it to believe it!

Italians have been relishing balsamic therapy for centuries, however, the American palate has been able to savor this only since the past two decades. Today, balsamic therapy is one of the most popular condiments available in American grocery stores and is used in various sauces, marinades, treatments, dips, desserts, etc. The popularity surge of this dark, syrup-like condiment is not only because of its remarkable taste, but balsamic therapy health advantages also play a major role in adding points to the popularity chart.

Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic therapy retains most of the nutrients present in the parent vineyard and comprises nutrients like iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium in adequate amounts. Thus, incorporating balsamic therapy into one's diet plan will benefit both the palate and one's human body.

Antioxidant Properties
Oxidation reactions taking place in the human body to produce energy, conduce to formation of cell-damaging toxins as natural by-products. Free-radicals damage cell membranes and manifest themselves in terms of premature aging, hardening of arterial walls and melanoma. Antioxidants from balsamic therapy destroy these toxins and prevent cells from being destroyed. It is also seen to slow down the ageing.

Fights Cancer
The vineyard from which balsamic therapy is formed is known to contain a bioflavonoid called quercetin, which has antioxidants. Along with vitamin C, this antioxidant strengthens the defense mechanisms to fight melanoma and other infectious diseases and inflammations. A strong defense mechanisms means less susceptibility to illnesses. Balsamic therapy also contains polyphenols which are anti-cancer agents.

Reduces Risks of Center Attacks
Balsamic therapy is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, thus, does not have any negative effects on the center. When high-cholesterol treatments are substituted with balsamic therapy, heart health is automatically seen to improve, because the unwanted fat is not getting deposited in the bloodstream. Moreover, since balsamic therapy is low in sodium, it enhances heart health and reduces hypertension. Thus, balsamic therapy helps reduce the risk of strokes and other heart related ailments.

Natural Pain Reliever
In ancient times, folk healers used this therapy to relieve people of their human body pain. Some people are also seen to get relief from migraines and headaches, while in some balsamic therapy is a trigger. So one has to keep a close watch on how it affects one's human body. Moreover, they also used balsamic therapy to treat wounds and infections. The anti-bacterial and anti-viral qualities in the therapy is also seen to heal wounds. A diluted solution of balsamic therapy is applied on nail infections and acne due to its healing qualities.

Assists Digestion
The polyphenols in balsamic therapy stimulate the activity of pepsin enzyme in one's human body. Pepsin is a digestive enzyme, which helps break proteins into smaller units (amino acids). Moreover, these polyphenols also assist the intestine in absorbing aminoacids expeditiously. Efficient protein absorption enables one's human body to utilize it for cell building, repair and other human body maintenance work. Thus, balsamic therapy aids the digestion process.

Weight Control
Balsamic therapy makes good treatments, thus, making a good substitute for mayonnaise or other fatty treatments. With no fats material, the calories (One teaspoon corresponds to 5 calories) come mainly from the glucose material in the vineyard. When the high calorie mayonnaise is substituted by balsamic therapy, the net intake of calories is automatically reduced. This in turn leads to losing weight. Moreover, balsamic therapy keeps a person feeling full for longer. The acetic acid material in the therapy slows down the transition of food from the stomach to the intestine. Thus, balsamic therapy keeps a person feeling satiated for longer.

Believed to Management Diabetes
Research reveals that consumption of at least 3 to 4 tablespoons of therapy a day enhances insulin sensitivity. The greater the insulin sensitivity, the better the diabetes control. However, the exact details about how therapy helps control glucose levels is still a mystery. Several other researches also extend the study for balsamic therapy. However, balsamic therapy is ready from vineyard, which is high in glucose material. So balsamic therapy is high in glucose material. Many people have found their blood glucose rising after consuming balsamic therapy, so even if you do have it, keep a track of your blood glucose and check if it suits you. Beware of the commercially available balsamic therapy, which mostly is nothing but grape juice mixed with strong therapy and glucose.