You know it’s right when they say, “take your greens.” You can take your greens in raw, cooked or in drinks. Celery juice is a highly detoxifying drink that help in energizing you and maintaining healthy skin. Here’s a simple recipe that you could use.
If you are planning on consuming the drink later, make sure you refrigerate or store it in an insulated water bottle to retain the freshness and temperature.
Health benefits
Detoxifying
Celery juice is hydrating and effective in maintaining the body’s natural pH balance. It helps rejuvenate cells, balance nutrients, absorb nutrients easily and prevent cardiovascular diseases. It is also effective in minimizing inflammation and improving immunity system. Celery is a natural diuretic and can help relieve bladder disorders. It is effective in eliminating toxins from the body.
Celery juice, combined with other ingredients, helps in digestion and detoxification. The protective compounds in celery promote cardiovascular health, increase blood circulation, purify blood stream and reduce bad cholesterol.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Celery contains anti-inflammatory properties that help the body get rid of free radicals and promote heart health. Luteolin in celery helps reduce oxidative stress and prevent DNA damage. It is also effective in lowering inflammatory tissues in the body.
Skin benefits
Celery helps in reviving skin cells, cleansing the skin of toxins from within and preventing premature aging. The vitamins in celery are effective in improving skin elasticity and preserving the skin’s firmness.
Ingredients
celery: 2
fresh ginger – small and peeled
green apple – cut into chunks
parsley – medium-sized bunch with stems
fresh lemon juice: 1 1/2 tbsp
How To Make Celery Juice
Add all the ingredients in a juicer. Mix lemon juice. Stir well. Serve
Trivia
- It’s better to get celery from organic sources because toxins from pesticides, insecticides and environment get into your body and make you prone to illnesses. Since celery is dirty and needs to be sprayed with pesticides, your best bet for maximum health benefits is to get it organic.
- The greener the juice, the more flavor and nutrition it has.