What are the health benefits of celery juice?
Top health benefits of celery juice
First, we will begin with what science has had to say when testing the question: is celery juice good for you? The good news is that research has found drinking celery juice can do your body good. It’s even been called “the most powerful medicine of our time.” Years ago our CEO Michael Karsch tracked the rise of celery juice on both Google and social media, which led to us experimenting with it and it even being covered by the NY Times. “Within a few days, it was our third best selling beverage, which is astonishing for a one-ingredient offering.” Next time you’re choosing which beverage to drink, consider the top health benefits associated with celery juice.
Extends cardiovascular health
Celery juice can help lower hypertension, which is a factor in cardiovascular health. Scientists have examined celery and hypertension reduction among animals and human subjects and found celery can have a beneficial effect lowering blood pressure.
In addition, as a good source of fiber, celery supports a high fiber diet, which is favorably connected with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Offers anti-inflammatory properties
Celery contains a plant compound, called apigenin, which has been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, it’s long been used in Chinese medicine to reduce inflammation. In science, more attention is paid to the anti-inflammatory properties of celery leaves.
With this in mind, we are proud to offer our detoxifying celery juice that is rich in electrolytes and nutrients that hydrate and restore your body. Our Energizing Greens cold pressed juice combines celery with cucumber, lemon, kale, and other nutrients to give you the benefits of celery and other antioxidant foods as well!
Improves gut health
Celery has high water content and is high in dietary fiber (both soluble and insoluble), which can help combat bloating and is gut-friendly. One animal study also used celery extract to help encourage secretion of gastric mucous in rats and to combat stomach ulcers.
Potential to prevent diseases
In addition to preventing high blood pressure, another benefit of celery juice is its association with lower cholesterol levels. Put lower blood pressure and cholesterol together with this vegetable’s anti-inflammatory properties and you have something that supports better overall health and may reduce disease risks.
Celery juice: Nutrients and vitamins
How can we explain all the benefits of drinking celery juice? Tie it to the many nutrients and vitamins contained in this single, stalky green. Its powerful antioxidants include:
- Vitamin C, caffeic acid, tannin, and kaempferol, which help the juice actively combat free radicals
- Vitamin K to support the immune system and help heal cuts
- Vitamin A for healthy eyes
- Flavonoids, which help ward off toxins
- Phenolic acids, which can help avert cell damage
- Furocoumarins, which can support bone enhancement and also have anti-inflammatory properties
- Terpenoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties
- Phthalides, which help with blood flow and reduce blood pressure
Can I drink celery juice every day?
Knowing now what celery juice is good for, you might be thinking, I should be drinking this daily! Fortunately, you can get the benefits of celery juice in many different ways. Celery is often an ingredient in soups and sauces. We also use it in several of our low-sugar Deep Green Juices.
Celery started out as a medicinal crop. When consumed raw, like most vegetables, it retains more nutrients in larger amounts so raw celery juice typically has more benefits than cooked. At the same time, though, when you strain celery juice, it loses some of its fiber content. So, that’s another consideration.
Drinking too much celery could also prove harmful. If you’re allergic to it you might experience swelling, hives, and even difficulty breathing. The vegetable also contains oxalates. When oxalates build up in your body, it could be harmful if you are prone to kidney stones. Though, interestingly (or perhaps ironically), celery has also long been used as a natural medicine to help break up kidney stones.
Can I lose weight by drinking celery juice?
In all the discussion of what celery juice does, a common question is whether it can help with weight loss. On its own, celery juice is unlikely to directly cause fat loss. However, it is a healthy, low-calorie drink, and those who have used it for this reason have reported it to help with weight loss. Therefore, celery juice might help in supporting weight management. That’s especially true when you add celery juice to your well-rounded diet with other fruits and vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats (along with exercise).
Incorporate celery juice in your diet
This article has shared many reasons celery juice is a good addition to a healthy diet. At the same time, juicing celery takes time and effort. That’s why we’ve got some great products that can help. Start out with the simplicity of ordering our hydrating Celery Juice. Or try our Energizing Greens which combines celery with cucumber, lemon, kale, and other nutrients to give you the benefits of celery and other antioxidant foods as well!
Not near one of our stores? We have you covered. You can order a single bottle or three- or five-pack from our online supermarket.
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