Hi there viewers!
Do you want the goodness of celery but hate its weird crunchy texture? Then you’re not
alone. Even the most health-conscious people sometimes stay away from it.
There is a clever way to get the super-powerful benefits of celery
without actually eating it. We are talking about juicing this bad boy.
In today's video, we’ll be discussing what happens
to your body when you start drinking celery juice every day.
Can it prevent kidney stones? What about losing weight? Let's discuss all that and more
There are literally thousands of healthy juices floating around the market.
Ever wondered what makes this juice so unique?
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Celery juice gives a full range of nutrients. You might have seen this glowing green juice on
the Instagram pages of health freaks. Well, there’s a reason for all this.
The modern-day American diet is loaded with carbs and sugars that have minimum nutrients.
We keep torturing our bodies with terrible food under the pretext of taste and convenience.
But guess what? Celery juice can be made tasty and is ready in minutes. Plus, your body will
be getting countless more nutrients than that pizza slice and soda. Who would say no to that?!
But how can you make celery juice taste divine? (pause)
All you have to do is chop some celery, cucumber, baby spinach, fresh ginger, or fruit like apples,
pears, bananas, and some lemon juice. Blend it with some water and pour it over a few ice cubes
in a tall glass. You don't have to stick to this exact recipe. Get your creative juices flowing and
add any vegetable or fruit that you like. Add beetroot, pineapple, carrots, coconut water,
literally anything that your palate loves. If you feel adventurous,
you can also make a one ingredient juice by using just the celery stalks and some water.
But that is only if you can tolerate strong flavors. It’s entirely up to you.
Many health stores will have bottled celery juice.They have added sugar,
flavoring, and preservatives. You can prepare fresh juice every morning all by yourself.
It’s actually a quick way to get done with the breakfast drill too.
Celery is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. Also, minerals like Calcium, Magnesium Phosphorus,
and Potassium help in building strong bones, teeth and enhance muscle function. Needless to say, your
overall immunity will get boosted when you have stores of essential nutrients to fight disease.
But there is more to this humble juice. Want to know what else makes it a magic
potion? (pause)
Those numerous antioxidants! These miracle molecules act as protectors for every tiny
cell in your body. They can be found in many other natural foods, especially colored ones. Celery has
a flavonoid called apigenin (a-p-genin). It can reduce your risk of being susceptible to cancer.
When disease-causing free radicals start circulating in your system,
your body loses its natural healthy state. The oxidative stress also
increases the concentration of free radicals. This is where antioxidants come into the picture.
Antioxidants track these miscreants and nullify their harmful effects.
Don't believe what I say?
Then check out this study that points out how an antioxidant-rich diet can be beneficial for
people having cancer. Now, this is something your body would not want to miss out on.
So keep drinking that emerald elixir peeps!
But wait a minute, is there a right time to have
this juice? (pause)
Celery juice can be an option to curb that afternoon hunger. But the best time
to have it is right after you wake up. Prefer having it on an empty stomach.
So many of us rely on that cup of caffeine for kick starting things instantly in the morning.
You love the fuzzy feeling but too much of it makes you jittery and could cause a caffeine
crash. Not to mention the harm sugar and creamers may cause if your usual coffee is half and half.
Those of you looking to make a healthy swap can substitute your morning cup of Joe with a tall
glass of celery juice. It will definitely power you up giving you an instant boost of energy.
Once you start enjoying this drink you will no longer need your coffee.
Performance boosting beverages like tea, coffee, and energy drinks are also known diuretics. That
means, they throw out all the water from your body in the form of excess urine and sweat.
It’s difficult to stay hydrated. And frankly speaking,
it gets quite challenging to reach the target of eight glasses per day. Drinking plain
water can be boring. That's why your brain searches for variety when you are parched.
Celery juice can be a fun addition of H2O, electrolytes, and other vitamins to your system.
Unfortunately, almost 75% of Americans are in a continuous state of dehydration.
Drinking lots of natural fluids can help you level up that deficit.
Water is the perfect carrier and solvent of many essential chemical compounds in your body.
With more water, you’ll be able to enjoy great muscle health, have a healthy heart,
fully functioning brain and kidneys. Also, it will keep your digestive system in great condition.
Talking of the digestive system, have you been frustrated because of your irregular
bowel habits? (pause)
Celery juice comes bearing good news for all fellas struggling with constipation. To begin
with, your homemade celery juice will be bursting with fiber. The catch here is to avoid straining
the juice. Drink it straight after running the celery stalks and water through your blender.
Also, avoid using a juicer as it may take away all the extra fiber from your drink.
Mostly the store-bought celery juice will be strained. So we are stressing
again to make your own. The more fiber you eat the easier it will be to pass stool.
The insoluble fiber from celery will speed up the process of throwing waste out of your body.
You'll find fiber in most vegetables, fruits, whole grains, wheat bran, and legumes. If your
diet majorly lacks these food groups it clearly indicates that you are on a low-fiber diet. But
with celery juice, you’ll be making more successful bathroom trips every morning.
Secondly, celery juice contains two major plant compounds called luteolin ( lu-te-olin) and
pyrroloquinoline (pee-roll-o-queen-o-lean) quinone (kwe-known) or PQQ in abundance.
A fatty diet can cause inflammation of the gut.
These chemicals help in reducing inflammation in the gut and help digestion.
To prove this fact scientists went on a quest.
They supplemented a fatty diet with fermented celery juice in mice.
They continued it for 12 weeks and the results after that were quite surprising.
The mice now had healthy gut bacteria that helped to process all the digested food very easily.
Although the celery juice in this study was fermented, the inherent
gut soothing action of celery cannot be denied. It also helps in maintaining the cholesterol level.
Another thing that makes celery juice so special is its ability to flush out all the poisons and
toxins sitting in your system. If your usual dinner looks like a big steak slathered in butter
then make it a point to drink celery juice. Meat has proteins that are difficult to break down.
As the undigested food sits for a longer time in your digestive tract,
it starts producing gas. No wonder you feel bloated like a balloon after that heavy dinner.
Why not try some celery juice and get fast relief from bloating?
This juice has an amazing property of breaking down the hard-to-digest fats and proteins.
Additionally, it kills bad bacteria, fungi, and parasites thriving in your body. In short,
it can save you from embarrassing situations like breaking wind in public.
Remember to pick up the organic variety only. You don't need an extra dose of pesticides.
Run it underwater and give it a good scrub to get rid of the mud and dirt.
But hold on …celery juice is not for everyone.
I know you are eager to start having this juice ASAP. Do you think you are the right candidate?
Let's find out… If you are suffering
from a peculiar condition called irritable bowel syndrome or IBS your digestive system
will already be on the weaker side. It will be super-sensitive to dietary fiber. You really
wouldn’t want to overload it with more fiber from the juice. Celery juice can worsen bloating
in people with a delicate gut. So try it for a few days before you start having it regularly.
Also if you are already a heart patient, or on a pill for maintaining your blood pressure,
you would want to stay away from this juice. The surprising thing about celery is that it
naturally contains a decent amount of sodium. So if you were to have a cup of this juice you
would be getting 9% of your daily recommended sodium from it. You would be going overboard.
Expecting mothers should also have this drink sparingly as
it is believed that celery juice may cause uterine contractions.
But we need more research. People suffering from blood disorders and taking blood thinners should
have a word with their healthcare provider before making celery juice a part of their regular diet.
As a bonus to the above benefits, this juice helps to manage weight.
It's not like some miracle fat burner, it just makes you consume fewer calories. 1 cup
of celery juice gives you around 42 calories. Which is way less than your iced frappuccino.
Also, it is extremely low in sugar. You will get just five grams of natural sugar from one cup.
It's time to rejoice, dear diabetics. It can also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes too.
Hidden sugars are found in so many processed drinks. But celery juice is way ahead of its
peers. The high fiber content will keep you full for longer and stop you from binge eating.
This juice just pushes you one step closer to your fitness goals.
Studies have shown that celery juice can help in the prevention of kidney stones.
If you are dehydrated and your diet is rich in oxalates that usually come from foods such as soy,
peanuts, chocolate, and a few leafy greens then you might be at risk of developing kidney stones.
Wait, you don’t know what these are? (pause)
Kidney stones are caused due to the accumulation of waste in your kidneys that look like a stone.
They can be very painful and may be accompanied by blood in the urine. The medical world has many
remedies to get rid of these stones. But… Why not something natural? Celery juice prevents and
manages the situation with equal power. Regular celery juice drinkers rarely have kidney stones
as it flushes all these toxins. The flavonoids form celery juice to help break down the stones.
Now let's touch on the cosmetic benefits of this juice.
You must have seen some beauty bloggers preaching about how drinking celery juice
for a few weeks transformed their skin. Just as celery juice cleans your system from within,
it helps to cleanse your skin too. Might seem like a tall tale but it's true!
If you have a big day coming, plan ahead and start consuming it well in advance.
You will be all set to wow the onlookers with your flawless, acne-free,
radiant skin. A few studies have shown this juice to have antibacterial properties,
but we need more scientific data. Again, this juice is so natural that it wouldn't hurt to try.
Thinking about how much celery juice is enough to get all the above-mentioned benefits?
It's not much. You will have to drink 16 ounces of celery juice to get the maximum benefits.
If you are a novice then stick to 8 Oz and then work your way up slowly.
Celery juice is not the only vegetable that you should be juicing.
If you haven't made juicing your way of life then you are missing out on some major health benefits.
Let's keep the conversation going with a couple of more vegetable juice-related videos, shall we?
Watch 9 things that happen to your body when you drink beet juice
or drink carrot juice every day for one week see what happens.
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both, and learn how juicing can bring
oodles of goodness. Do you like celery juice? Let us know in the comments below!