The Top 10 benefits of drinking 16 ounces of Celery Juice first thing in the morning to help heal the gut, bolster the liver and support the body! Imagination is the highest form of research. ~Albert Einstein
While on our annual road trip to California, I discovered something really strange. All the grocery stores were totally OUT of organic celery! What is going on here I thought?! Where is all the celery going? There is no celery because everyone is guzzling it, a friend later informed me. What? Why?
And then, how the universe likes to work, I began noticing that everyone was posting and sharing celery juice on social media. Health and wellness podcasts kept talking about it, singing its praises. Celery Juice just kept popping up on my radar, over and over, until well, of course, I had to try it myself to see what all the hubbub was about.
So I’m on week three of drinking 16 ounces (2 cups) of organic celery juice first thing in the morning and just wanted to share my experience in case you are curious about it too.
Like all things on the blog- I’m not here to tell you what to eat or drink. You know your bodies and what you need. I just like to share ideas and options in case something piques your interest.
Is Celery juice good for you?
Essentially, yes. Celery stalks, leaves and celery seeds all offer nutritional benefits, but most importantly celery contains two beneficial antioxidants apigenin and luteolin. Research shows that apigenin and luteolin reduce inflammation and may help treat a range of inflammatory diseases.
Top 10 Benefits of Celery Juice:
There seems to be a lot of research and consensus about the healing benefits of celery – but as always, please do your own research and decide for yourself.
- Celery Juice contains powerful anti-oxidants and cancer-fighting compounds. Celery contains a flavonoid called apigenin, which has been shown to kill cancer cells. The polyacetylenes in celery interestingly contain chemo-protective compounds that help to reduce toxicity while boosting immunity and help slow the growth of mutated cells.
- Celery Juice heals and activates the gut by restoring hydrochloric acid which helps us digest things faster and more efficiently. Celery juice helps raise stomach acid, which is necessary to help break down food, especially protein. Especially good for those on a high protein diet. If our stomach acid is low, the body has to use more resources to digest that food, often leaving us feeling tired and lethargic. Celery juice has the ability to significantly replenish depleted levels of gastric mucus that is needed in the stomach lining to heal and prevent ulcers and acid reflux.
- Celery Juice lowers cholesterol. Celery contains a compound called 3-n-butylphthalide (BuPh) that has been reported to have lipid-lowering action, reducing the bad cholesterol (LDL) in our bloodstream.
- Celery Juice is a natural anti-inflammatory. It contains Polyacetylene which reduces chronic joint pain, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Not only does it soothe the body, but it is also believed to soothe the nerves, with calming and relaxing properties.
- Celery Juice lowers blood pressure. Research shows that celery helps lower high blood pressure by acting as a smooth muscle relaxant, improving the flow of calcium and potassium in cells, allowing blood vessels to expand and contract with greater ease.
- Celery juice aids the Liver. Studies show that celery helps reduce fat build-up in the liver. The nutrients in celery protect the liver, and actually, help the liver produce enzymes that help flush fat and toxins out.
- Celery juice improves digestion by increasing circulation in the intestines, getting things going and moving. It’s good for constipation, bloating, puffiness and water retention, acting as a gentle, mild, natural laxative and diuretic.
- Celery Juice fights infection. Research shows that compounds found in celery contain powerful antimicrobial properties that fight infections and naturally boost immunity. Celery juice reduces uric acid and stimulates urine production, especially useful in fighting bacterial infections within the digestive tract and reproductive organs, helping prevent UTIs, bladder and kidney disorders.
- Celery Juice is alkalizing. Celery is one of the most alkaline foods you can eat! Research suggests that an alkaline diet lengthens life and prevents chronic diseases.
- Celery juice is highly nutritious. Celery is loaded with essential minerals and vitamins such as folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin C. A cocktail for the skin. The luteolin in celery protects skin from the inside and prevents UV-induced damage. Some swear by celery’s skin healing properties, saying that it helped clear up skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
Is Celery a Superfood?
Yes, according to an article in Pub Med: “Celery, because of compounds such as caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, apigenin, luteolin, tannin, saponin, and kaempferol, has powerful antioxidant characteristics, to remove free radicals. It is clear that celery, with different compounds and diverse concentration, can have varied healing effects.” It turns out, even celery seeds are highly nutritious.
Can celery juice heal the gut?
According to Anthony Williams, in his book Liver Rescue, “Celery Juice is one of the most powerful and healing juices we can drink. Just 16 ounces of fresh celery juice every morning on an empty stomach can transform your health and digestion in as little as one week.”
He suggests drinking it straight and not to add anything to it for the maximum benefit.
If possible, use organic celery. One small bunch makes about 16 ounces. He suggests making it fresh every morning.
I personally make enough for two days and store the extra in the fridge, letting it come to room temperature before drinking.
When should you drink Celery Juice?
- Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for optimal results. Wait 20-30 minutes before drinking anything else.
How much Celery Juice should you drink?
- Drink 16 ounces (about two cups, or a pint glass). If you feel you can’t tolerate two cups in the beginning, start with 1 cup and gradually increase. Or perhaps if is not pleasant, it may not be what you need.
Does celery need to be organic?
- It is preferable, but not mandatory. If using non-organic celery, make sure to wash all the stock very well, to help rinse any lingering pesticides. Celery is on the list of veggies that are heavily treated with pesticides.
Why can’t we just eat celery instead of juicing it?
- You can. But, to get the full benefits that everyone is raving about, you’de have to eat the whole head (or bunch) of celery first thing in the morning. One whole head of celery ( 9-12 stalks) equals 16 ounces of juice when juiced.
How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer:
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- Use 1 bunch of organic celery, cutting off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Feed the celery through your juicer.
- Drink immediately.
- Feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in a sealed mason jar the fridge.
How to make Celery Juice in a Blender:
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- Use 1 bunch of organic celery and cut off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Chop the celery stalks into 1 inch pieces and place them in the blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of purified water and put the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl and pour the blended celery through the nut milk bag. Use your hands to squeeze the celery juice through the bag.
- Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.
Celery Juice’s effect on me personally:
Just to be clear, I’m not advocating a big, outrageous juice cleanse here. I am more in the camp of bringing balance to the body in a gentle way by incorporating small changes and seeing how my body feels. Overall, I feel the celery juice has had positive effects.
- After a period of two weeks of drinking celery juice in the morning, my digestion seems to have improved- I feel like my stomach digests things quicker and more efficiently.
- I feel less bloated, and my stomach feels flatter which seems to last throughout the day.
- My skin feels more hydrated and looks healthier overall.
- I’m having less salt cravings and less sugar cravings.
- I feel good after I drink it- it feels nourishing, I feel healthy. I like how I feel- which makes me want to keep drinking it. I also enjoy the taste of it.
- I feel like have more energy.
- My joints feel less stiff and achy.
The bottom line is this: If Celery Juice is calling you- just try it! See how you feel. You’ll never know unless you try it and experience it for yourself. If it doesn’t interest you, it may not be right for you or that you just don’t need it.
We intuitively know what we need to feel our best! Listen.
More Healing Drink Recipes you may enjoy:
- How to Make a Switchel! (Apple Cider Vinegar Water)
- Jamu Juice (Turmeric Ginger Juice from Bali for inflammation)
- Ayurvedic Detox Tea (to drink throughout the day)
- Turmeric Tonic!
- Moroccan Sore Throat Tea
- Turmeric Golden Root Juice
Celery Juice Recipe | TOP 10 Celery Benefits
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 16 ounces
- Category: drinks, juice
- Method: blended
- Cuisine: American
Description
Celery Juice Recipe and the top TEN benefits of drinking 16 ounces of celery juice every morning to activate the gut, release toxins and heal the body!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch organic celery ( see notes)
Instructions
How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer
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- Use 1 bunch of organic celery, cutting off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Feed the celery through your juicer.
- Drink immediately.
- Feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in a sealed mason jar the fridge.
How to make Clery Juice in a Blender
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- Use 1 bunch of organic celery and cut off the base to separate the stalks
- Wash them in clean water to remove any debris
- Chop the celery stalks into 1 inch pieces and place them in the blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of purified water and put the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Place a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl and pour the blended celery through the nut milk bag. Use your hands to squeeze the celery juice through the bag.
- Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.
Notes
If you can’t get organic celery- make sure to wash non-organic celery stocks really well.
Yes, of course you can add other things to celery juice- ginger, lemon, parsley, cilantro- but it is suggested that it works best taken alone. You decide.
Drink it fresh first thing in the morning and wait 30 minutes before drinking anything else.
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Does the Celery after being blended need to be strained or put through a milk bag and why is that. If itis because of the strings could you not use a potato peeler to take the off before blending?
Hey Arlene, If you slice the celery very thinly, it will break up the strings, making it easily blendable. Just be sure to blend for a full minute. I don’t peel because I feel the fiber is beneficial to my body. That being said, feel free to peel if that is your preference.
I find it hard to follow the MM protocol of what MM recommends eating. I love the juice! I have read the book, but i love to eat a variety too! Do you follow the protocol?
No, I don’t follow it. I like variety too. 🙂
Thank you
Juice sounds healthy enough.
Will try it starting tomorrow.
Wow I never knew about how good is celery and the juice thank you so much for this information I will start drinking it 🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤
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Can I refrigeate it more than two days? I’m selling juice.
I wouldn’t. It is best fresh!
Thanks for sharing is caring be blessed
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I’m going to do this every morning. One of my friends they drink this celery juice first thing in the morning n I have seen the results ❤️ This is very helpful article to help us.
Thank u
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I tried, I got hot and sweaty after thought maybe I had a fever and didn’t. Started to subside after an hour but omg, Abby one else get like that?
Wow. That is strange. Not sure what would cause that?
Possibly detox symptoms, after a week doing it I’ve started to get a headache from it, and at night I got a little bunged up, Something I’ve not had in years, I’m doing the Cleanse 2 heal with the celery juicing to fix digestive issues and clean out due to many food sensitivities etc.
Erica you might be allergic to celery. Some people are, or at least sensitive. Ask a doctor.
It might have been a cluster salt rush to your thyroid. The fever could have been kicking in your immune system.
Did it happen each time you tried?
I have porphyria and a month of 16 oz daily has eliminated the blisters on my hands that I get every summer triggered by the heat
I’m feeling better and have more energy and swelling in my joints have really been reduced
I’m looking forward to seeing the full results of what I have read on this daily routine
Hey If you don’t try it you will miss out
Awesome- glad it is helping! 🙌
Thanks for this article. However, be warned that when any food crops are sprayed with pesticides, those compounds are absorbed by the roots and are deposited within the
plant’s cells. Highest concentration is the fruit, then leaves, stems and lowest in the roots themselves. So washing will NOT remove anything but external toxins – the plant has absorbed and stored many toxic chemicals into it’s cellular structure. One more reason why washed sprayed produce doesn’t equal organic.
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Appreciate this. I agree.
Since I tried to drink this celery juice for almost a year, I’ve noticed some good effects on my body, my bloated stomach is gone and i think it also help my digestion and suffering from diarrhea, and I also noticed that my sugar also decreased and headache, which help me avoid taking to much pain reliever medicine.
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Yay!!! Great to hear. Thanks for sharing! 🙌
I’ve been juicing celery for fibromyalgia and chronic pain . I was skeptical at first but after my first drink I was amazed ! 16 oz every morning since and this was 2 months ago. I’ve made juicing celery a part of my morning regimen. Highly recommend this to anyone suffering from chronic pain & Fibromyalgia
So glad you are feeling better Shirley and that the celery juice is helping with your pain.
That gives me hope. I have fibromyalgia, heart disease (CAD), and diabetes and am on currently 10 meds. My only concern is that celery is high in potassium and right now I have too high potassium in my blood. I’m wondering, if this heals gut then perhaps that would mitigate this condition by causing better digestion overall?
I’m not sure. I would talk to your Dr. or nutritionist first?
Has it helped reduced your fibromyalgia symptoms? Thanks!
Easy to make- though it will take a few days to get used to the taste. Question: do you need to wait 30mins before eating as well as drinking afterwards? Thx
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I would!
Yes, do not eat or drink anything for 20- 30 minutes after . Have you ever read the juicing book by Medical Medium? It’s great! Lots of info in there on how and why it is used.
Hi I am 54Y and my Son 10 years old, since we come to know about benefit of celery we are drinking 2 times in a week and we feel great. Thank you very much Sylvia.
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can we add some lemon juice , mint, concombre , spinach and lettuce? A green juice if i may say, will we get the same benefits?
You can, but according to some it is believed best to drink it all by itself to get the full benefits. Up to you.
First of all you are so kind to answer all of these people’s whiny questions and complaints over something as simple as celery juice. I rolled my eyes several times looking at the comments. Second of all, this juice is heaven sent. The taste isn’t at all repugnant. I noticed immediate change in my digestion. Keep doing you.
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Thanks so much.
I taking thyroid medication on the morning it ok after I drink
Tnx honey for the tips
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Hi,it’s on 3rd day.is it ok if we only get 1 full of Mason jar per 1 stalk of celery? Would that be enough?
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How big is the mason jar?
Sylvia, I drank celery juice 4 times last week. The last time, 1/2 cup on Friday and I am still experiencing cramps. Is this due to detox, should I push thru and have some more tomorrow in hopes that the juice will help kill off whatever I activated? Or should I stop and start over in a week or so? I am over 50 years old and imagine I have a very bad gut! Thank you.
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Hey Tracey, I would consult your doctor or health provider as I have no idea, I’m not a doctor. I’d say, if it doesn’t feel good, don’t drink it. Listen to your body.
How many celery stocks equal a bunch..
8-9 stalks or ribs.
I used to juice Celery but now I use my Vitamix and blend it with coconut water and it tastes amazing, especially as I totally dislike celery
Hi do u get the same benefits by using the vitamix vice juicing?
I think so?? I don’t see why not.
I am on day 4 and have MORE gas and bloating. Anyone else experience this? Any suggestions? So disappointed. I do have IBS
OOOOh…. sorry that doesn’t sound good. Not sure how IBS affects this. That is not typical. Are you drinking first thing in the morning on an empty stomach?
Maybe, try starting with less and work up to it? This is what I’m doing. I began with 3 oz. this morning.
Sorry but I drink it and celery juice does not taste good , that definitely a low.It is disgusting but I still drink it because I feel amazing after drinking it.It definitely also helps with digestion and bloating.
Really? I think it tastes amazing!!!
Try blending it with coconut water then squeezing it through a nit milk bag it tastes ever so much better that way
Loved this explanation on celery juice! This was the first thing that popped up when I searched benefits of celery juice. Thank so much. Will start tomorrow!
This is the best explanation on how great celery juice is for you in a short version
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Yay- happy you liked it
Does it mean the leaves are not healthy, because it is hard to get the stalk in the market. Mostly get the leaves.
I Like the leaves and think they are fine.
I love this site!! My question is that I now have three different drinks; celery juice, Switchel and testosterone booster that all say to drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I really want to drink them all but you see the dilemma. Got any suggestions?
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Celery Juice must be on an empty stomach to see the benefits. So definitely that first. Switchel as an afternoon energizer. Not sure about Testosterone booster?
Good healthy juice
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Greatest day all! This juice was VERY YUMMY and SUPER EASY to prepare! I utilized a blender, which I loved since it was an easy cleanup! Thank you for this post.
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Thanks Skylar!
Is it okay to drink this everyday?
As far as I know, yes, but please do your own research and listen to your own body.