Celery Juice Recipe + Health Benefits (2024)

Here’s an easy, refreshing celery juice recipe that can be made in a juicer or blender. Included are the health benefits of drinking celery juice first thing in the morning to help support the gut, bolster the liver, and bring balance to the body. Video. Imagination is the highest form of research. ~Albert Einstein

While on our annual road trip to California, I discovered something really strange. All the grocery stores were totally OUT of organic celery! What is going on here I thought?! Where is all the celery going? There is no celery because everyone is guzzling it,a friend later informed me. What? Why?

And then, how the universe likes to work, I began noticing that everyone was posting and sharing celery juice on social media. Health and wellness podcasts kept talking about it, singing its praises. Celery Juice just kept popping up on my radar, over and over, until well, of course, I had to try it myself to see what all the hubbub was about.

So I’m on week three of drinking 16 ounces (2 cups) of organic celery juice first thing in the morning and just wanted to share my experience in case you are curious about it too.

Like all things on the blog- I’m not here to tell you what to eat or drink. This may not be for everyone. Consult your doctor or trust your intuition. You know your body and what you need. I just like to share things I stumble on in case something piques your interest.

Video: Watch How to Make Celery Juice (Juicer + Blender)

What You Will Need (ingredients)

• Celery: one bunch of celery, preferably organic, leaves and stalks.
• Optional additions: Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime, or juice cucumber or other vegetables, like carrots or green apple, especially if new to celery juice or not in love with the flavor. Optimally, you want to get to the point where you can enjoy it straight, but there are no rules here.

How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer (instructions)

1. 1. Use 1 bunch of organic celery, cutting off the base to separate the stalks
   2. Wash them in clean water to remove any debris.
   3. Feed the celery through your juicer. Feel free to save the celery fiber to add to soups, baked goods, etc.
   4. Drink immediately.

How to make Celery Juice in a Blender (instructions)

1. 1. Use 1 bunch of organic celery and cut off the base to separate the stalks
   2. Wash them in clean water to remove any debris.
   3. Chop the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces and place them in the blender.
   4. Add 1/4 cup of purified water and put the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth.
   5. Place a cheesecloth over a fine mesh strainer, or use a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl and strain celery puree. Squeeze the celery juice through the cloth.
   6. Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.

Health Benefits of Celery Juice

There seems to be a lot of research and consensus about the healing benefits of celery – but as always, please do your own research or consult your doctor, and decide for yourself. You can always try it and see how you feel.

1. Celery Juice contains powerful anti-oxidants and cancer-fighting compounds. Celery contains a flavonoid calledapigenin, which has been shown to kill cancer cells. The polyacetylenes in celery interestingly contain chemo-protective compounds that help to reduce toxicity while boosting immunity and help slow the growth of mutated cells.
2. Celery juice may help restore hydrochloric acid, which helps us digest things, especially protein, faster and more efficiently. Celery juice is believed to replenish depleted levels of gastric mucus that is needed in the stomach lining to heal and prevent ulcers and acid reflux.
3. Celery Juice lowers cholesterol. Celery contains a compound called 3-n-butylphthalide (BuPh) that has been reported to have lipid-lowering action,reducing the bad cholesterol (LDL) in our bloodstream.
4. Celery Juice is a natural anti-inflammatory. It contains Polyacetylene which reduces chronic joint pain, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Not only does it soothe the body, but it is also believed to soothe the nerves, with calming and relaxing properties.
5. Celery lowers blood pressure. Research shows that celery helps lower high blood pressure by acting as a smooth muscle relaxant, improving the flow of calcium and potassium in cells, allowing blood vessels to expand and contract with greater ease.
6. Celery juice aids the Liver. Celery juice improves liver function by increasing the production of enzymes. Studies show that celery helps reduce fat build-up in the liver.The nutrients in celery protect the liver, and actually, help the liver produce enzymes that help flush fat and toxins out.
7. Celery juice improves digestion by increasing circulation in the intestines, getting things going and moving. It’s good for constipation, bloating, puffiness and water retention, acting as a gentle, mild, natural laxative and diuretic.
8. Celery Juice reduces glucose levels.Research shows that compounds found in celery can help reduce glucose levels with no increase in insulin.
9. Celery Juice is alkalizing. Celery is one of the most alkaline foods you can eat! Research suggests that an alkaline diet lengthens life and prevents chronic diseases.
10. Celery juice is highly nutritious. Celery is loaded with essential minerals and vitamins such as folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin C. A co*cktail for the skin. The luteolin in celery protects skin from the inside and prevents UV-induced damage. Some swear by celery’s skin healing properties, saying that it helped clear up skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.

Celery Juice Tips

• Make enough for two days and store the extra in the fridge, letting it come to room temperature before drinking. Less clean up this way!
• If celery juice tastes bitter or unappealing to you, feel free to add other veggies to the juicer, to dilute the flavor. Cucumber and apple are nice. Or a squeeze of lemon.
• If you are new to juicing or celery juice, start off conservatively with celery juice, try ¼-½ cup, and see how your tummy feels, refrigerating the rest.

Celery Juice’s effect on me personally:

Just to be clear, I’m not advocating a big, outrageous juice cleanse here. I am more in the camp of bringing balance to the body in a gentle way by incorporating small changes and seeing how my body feels. Overall, I feel the celery juice has had positive effects, but I no longer juice with it every morning. I do enjoy it on occasion, though! I really love the taste!

• After a period of two weeks of drinking celery juice in the morning, my digestion seems to have improved- I feel like my stomach digests things quicker and more efficiently.
• I feel less bloated, and my stomach feels flatter which seems to last throughout the day.
• My skin feels more hydrated and looks healthier overall.
• I’m having less salt cravings and less sugar cravings. Perhaps the juice is feeding my good gut bacteria?
• I feel good after I drink it- it feels nourishing, I feel healthy. I like how I feel- which makes me want to keep drinking it. I also enjoy the taste of it.
• I feel like have more energy.
• My joints feel less stiff and achy.

Best bet: just try it. It may or may not be for you. Read the comments below and see if anything resonates. People have experienced benefits from drinking this, but we are all different.

I hope you love celery juice as much as I have! If Celery Juice is calling you- just try it! See how you feel. If your body feels good after drinking it, then perhaps it will benefit you. If you feel any discomfort or no effect, perhaps it is not for you!

You’ll never know unless you try it and experience it for yourself. If it doesn’t interest you, it may not be right for you, or you just don’t need it.

We intuitively know what we need to feel our best!

Listen!

xoxo

Sylvia

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