Learn how to make celery juice PLUS I share everything there is to know about it. It's not just a fad or wellness trend, this homemade juice is a great way to nourish your body with whole foods and develop healthy habits.
Celery juice is a staple of the Medical Medium movement. In this article, I'm going to tell you everything you need to know about this nourishing beverage which is more than just a fad. The power of this juice is now well known thanks to the Medical Medium.
Homemade celery juice is a great way to increase your daily vegetable intake. It's low calorie and a great way to stay hydrated as 95% of celery is water. You will need 2 bunches of celery to make the recommended 2 cups (16 ounces) of fresh juice. Make this part of your morning routine with just 5 minutes of prep.
What Does It Taste Like?
Celery juice tastes just like celery. It's salty and slightly peppery without the crunch from the stalks. Some people think it's an acquired taste and when consumed on a regular basis will become a green drink that your body craves.
It's flavor profile pairs well with other fruits and vegetables, but for celery juice you want to use 100% celery.
Health Benefits of Celery Juice
While it might sound like an unusual option, there are many reasons why you should drink this vegetable juice.
- Aids in digestion: It provides us with minerals and hydrochloric acid which aids in digestive health. For various reasons, most people don't have enough hydrochloric acid which causes reflux, inflammation and other types of digestive problems.
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant: Because it contains vitamin C, celery offers antioxidant properties. (source)
- High nutritional value: Celery is a good source of vitamins and essential minerals including vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
- Eliminates toxins from the liver
- Very powerful against SIBO and abdominal bloating
- Celery salts balance the adrenals
Who Should Drink Celery Juice?
Celery juice is recommend for everyone as a powerful tool for maintaining good health. It's especially beneficial for people with autoimmune diseases, inflammation, reflux, constipation, SIBO, or any other digestion issues, and those with skin conditions such as acne or eczema.
In addition, those who are frequently exposed to radiation, heavy metals, and toxins - which includes all of us, can benefit from consuming the juice.
You don't need to have any visible symptoms to benefit from drinking this juice. It offers high nutritional content and healing and rejuvenating properties no matter your health.
How to Make Celery Juice
In order to obtain the full benefits of this juice, you must follow these two guidelines.
- The juice must be made from celery and nothing else. No lemon juice, apples, or water. Just fresh celery stalks. To juice the celery you will need a juicer. There are two types of juicers on the market - slow masticating and centrifugal. Either one will work for the juice.
- You need to drink 2 cups of celery juice (16 ounces, 500ml) for it to reach the liver. To truly reap the benefits of celery, you should consume at least this amount daily. Of course, drinking any amount is better than nothing, but you will really see the benefits when you drink at least 2 cups daily.
To achieve the suggested amount of juice, you will need two celery plants.
First, you will need to cut the root and separate the stalks. Wash the stalks well, making sure to wash off all of the soil that accumulates, especially at the bottom.
Next, you will want to cut each stalk into three pieces. Put all of the celery through the juicer until it makes 2 cups. If you see that the pulp is not very dry, you can pass it through the juicer again to see if it extracts a little more liquid.
Celery leaves - The celery I usually buy comes almost leafless, but if yours has leaves, you can leave them on if you like. It's completely optional. Keep in mind that the leaves tend to be more bitter and all of the benefits of the juice are in the stalks, not the leaves.
How and When to Drink Celery Juice
Fresh celery juice is best consumed on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. Take it on it's own without any other fruit, toast, etc. Wait 15 to 30 minutes before eating anything else to give the juice time to digest.
You can drink the juice in the afternoon or any other time of the day, but make sure that it's on an empty stomach, meaning a few hours have passed since your last meal. Again, wait 15 to 30 minutes after drinking the juice before eating or drinking anything else.
The recommended amount of celery juice is 2 cups per day, but you can start with less and gradually increase to this amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Yes, start with smaller amounts and work up to the maximum of 2 cups per day.
No, because it would be adding water. Remember, it must be celery and nothing else.
If you have a centrifugal juicer, you have to drink the juice immediately. But if you have a slow masticating juicer, you can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight jar or bottle for up to 24 hours.
Organic celery juice is preferred, but if you can only get non-organic celery, that is fine too.
No, in order to receive the benefits of celery juice, it should be made with 100% pure celery. If you want to consume a mix of juices, such as carrot and celery juice or celery and apple juice, then these should be consumed separate from the recommended cups of pure celery.
If you have any other questions, let me know in the comments. Or if you've already tried this habit of drinking celery juice, let me know if the comments about your experience. I'd love to know how it worked for you and what changes you noticed.
How to Make Celery Juice
Equipment
- Juicer
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of celery
Instructions
- Cut off the base of the celery. Separate the celery stalks and wash them well. Cut the celery stalks into 3 pieces.
- Place the celery in the juicer and juice according to the manufacturers instructions, until you get 2 cups (500 ml.) Strain the juice until all of the pulp is removed. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Drink 2 cups (16 ounces) of celery juice.
- Consume on an empty stomach.
- Do not eat or drink until 15-30 minutes after drinking the juice.
- Store the celery juice in a glass jar or bottle for up to 24 hours.
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