Celery juice effects: What's in this wonder plant

Celery juice is best drunk freshly pressed. At I·DO, you can buy fresh celery juice in a bulk pack.

Celery is not exactly to everyone's taste. Yet, this bright green vegetable is bursting with power, vitamins, important nutrients, and phytochemicals. Most people are likely already aware that celery is anything but unhealthy. However, the trend is moving away from simply munching on the stalks. As a freshly pressed juice, celery is currently conquering German kitchens, but is the hype justified? What are the benefits of a daily celery juice in the morning? And what does a certain Anthony William have to do with it?

Anthony William is a self-proclaimed "Medical Medium," New York Times bestselling author, and has already published six books on the subject of nutrition and health. One of his books, Celery Juice: The Most Powerful Medicine of Our Time Healing Millions Worldwide, is largely responsible for the celery juice hype. In 232 pages, the American discusses the effects of the freshly pressed vegetable juice. In doing so, he develops a concept for how to incorporate the drink into your daily nutritional routine.

According to William, the effects of celery juice are best unlocked when you drink a glass right after waking up. Ideally on an empty stomach. About 20 minutes should then pass between the glass of celery juice and breakfast. If you build this routine into your everyday life, the celery juice is said to show noticeable effects after just one week. Many people say the green juice makes them feel fit and vital. Some even forgo coffee or tea as a result. The bitter substances contained are also said to curb appetite. Anthony William and others attribute numerous other positive properties to celery juice. You can read more about these directly in one of his works.

What’s the deal with the celery juice trend?

Scientifically, the topic of celery juicing is still completely uncharted territory. Health experts primarily assume that people who swear by celery juice generally eat a healthier diet. However, it is questionable whether raw celery juice is healthier than simply eating the greens raw. Quite apart from that: For a single glass, you need up to half a kilo of fresh celery. You have to get that home and cleaned first. Still, hardly anyone would dispute that a daily glass of celery vegetable juice is harmful. Raw celery contains potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin K, as well as some folate, vitamin C, and many other antioxidants.

Can everyone drink celery juice regularly?

Consuming plant-based foods is generally a healthy habit. However, some people should take care to consume fewer of certain substances — such as allergens — which are also found in some plants, like celery. The allergens in celery can also be referred to as oxalates. People with a certain type of kidney stone are particularly susceptible. Anyone prone to developing kidney stones should avoid celery or seek medical advice.

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