Have you heard about celery juice and its benefits? Celery juice is the latest trend in healthy eating because of its powerful liver‑detoxifying properties.
Personally, seeing the testimonial photos on their IG was what prompted me to try drinking celery juice in the morning.
While the first few glasses might not taste so good, I assure you that as the days go by, the first thing you want when you wake up is to drink celery juice; at least that was my experience.
Some benefits of celery juice
- Improves reflux
- Good for autoimmune diseases
- It reduces inflammation
- It helps lower blood pressure
- Controls blood sugar levels
- Neutralizes and eliminates toxins and waste from the liver
- Powerful tool for SIBO and bloating
- It helps eliminate acne, eczema, and psoriasis
- It helps lower cholesterol
How to take it?
- Like any juice, it’s best to drink it on an empty stomach, or wait 20 minutes before having breakfast or eating anything else.
- Freshly made, unless you have a slow masticating juicer or cold press, which allows you to keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to save time in the morning, wash and chop the celery the day before.
- Start with half a glass and then gradually increase until you reach half a liter, ideally.
- You can add a small piece of apple or lemon at first until you get used to the taste.
Ingredients for my version of Celery Juice
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Celery stalks (organic)* | 4 |
| Lemon (organic), optional | ½ |
| Filtered or mineral water | ¼ cup |
*If you don’t like celery or it doesn’t agree with you, you can replace it with cucumber.
Procedure
- Wash the celery and lemon stalks. Cut the stalks into small pieces (you can leave the leaves on or remove them; I only leave some). Peel half a lemon and cut it into 4 pieces.
- Place the chopped stalk, lemon and water in the blender and blend until you achieve a uniform mixture and there are no more pieces of celery.
- Pour the contents into a container or jug through a cloth filter bag or piece of canvas.
- Squeeze the bag well until no more juice comes out. Serve and enjoy on an empty stomach or fast, and wait 20 minutes before eating breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 60 mcg | 50% |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% |
*Disclaimer: Nutrition estimates are for general guidance only, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Actual values vary with celery type, juicing method, and serving size.*