University of Illinois Extension Nutrition Educator Caitlin Mellendorf is highlighting vinegar for National Vinegar Month. 

Caitlin Mellendorf at the U of I Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties tells Regional Radio you can do all sorts of things with a variety of vinegar. She adds vinegar can be a great substitute to reduce sodium in your diet. 

According to Mellendorf, they are starting to receive reports of lower dilution of vinegar so be aware of that as you shop. Otherwise, the variety of vinegar is a great way to add flavor to different meals as well.

One of the benefits of having vinegar in your pantry is the fact it lasts forever. Mellendorf says while known as a "cure-all", there's not enough evidence to know exactly the impacts of those benefits but it is still a great, healthy alternative.

Extension.illinois.edu/dmp has great information on vinegars, their flexibility and usage options, as well as recipes.