That’d be a tough title to live up to; “the magical cure-all!” However, celery juice certainly does have its health benefits.
Since last year, many have been wondering about celery’s new mass appeal in terms of green juices. Does it deserve the hype?
As it turns out, you might want to give it a shot – and, don’t worry, we’ll also explain why.
Don’t let the high water content and low calories fool you. Instead, we should embrace these factors. While it may seem lacking in substance, celery is actually high in fiber, vitamin K, and more. And though juicing it does remove a lot of that fiber, there are still other benefits to be had.
Not only is celery juice super-hydrating, but it also has some surprisingly good anti-inflammatory properties. Considering the fact that it’s also quite inexpensive, it may be the most affordable “superfood” we’ve seen yet.
Healthline reports a pretty impressive list of health benefits including lowering blood pressure and preventing chronic diseases. Plus, they’ve also found scientific studies to back up many of the claims.
Additionally, there’s been quite a lot of anecdotal evidence that celery juice has had profound effects on people.
Some believe that consuming celery juice helps promote clear skin and can even reduce symptoms of eczema. Others claim increased amounts of energy as well.
There are some claims that celery juice may be one of the best detoxifying juices you can drink. This is reportedly due to the natural sodium, or cluster salts; however, this has not been scientifically documented.
Those that do tout the detox benefits, suggest drinking celery juice on an empty stomach to reap the most benefit.
Whether or not you believe the claims that it’s a wonder juice, there’s no denying the sudden mainstream appeal. There’s a plethora of lifestyle bloggers and celebrities that have been singing the praises of celery juice.
Shall we drop some names? Supermodel Miranda Kerr is among fans of the now-popular fad, as are reportedly the likes of Busy Philipps and Pharrell Williams. Even Robert De Niro, Naomi Campbell, Jenna Dewan, and Gwyneth Paltrow have tried the trend.
Kim Kardashian has called it “gross,” but that hasn’t stopped her from trying it to help with her psoriasis. Heck, it’s all over Instagram these days, too.
To call it magical would be a stretch. While many folks do claim it’s done positive things for their health, it is not a cure-all. Nothing is. Many of the nutrients found in celery can be found elsewhere. Plus, eating celery is just as healthy as drinking it, if not more so.
So, do you need a juicer? No, not really. Is celery a healthy snack? Yep, most certainly.
The bottom line is there’s absolutely no harm in drinking or eating celery regularly. In fact, you may even see improvements to your health.
However, celery alone isn’t going to cut it – it should be in conjunction with a regular, healthy diet.
