Here’s an easy, refreshing celery juice recipe that can be made in a juicer or blender. Included are the health benefits of drinking celery juice first thing in the morning to help support the gut, bolster the liver, and bring balance to the body. Video. 
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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. This may not be for everyone. Consult your doctor or trust your intuition. You know your body and what you need. I just like to share things I stumble on in case something piques your interest.
Video: Watch How to Make Celery Juice (Juicer + Blender)
What You Will Need (ingredients)
- Celery: one bunch of celery, preferably organic, leaves and stalks.
- Optional additions: Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime, or juice cucumber or other vegetables, like carrots or green apple, especially if new to celery juice or not in love with the flavor. Optimally, you want to get to the point where you can enjoy it straight, but there are no rules here.
How to Make Celery Juice in a Juicer (instructions)
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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. Feel free to save the celery fiber to add to soups, baked goods, etc.
- Drink immediately.
How to make Celery Juice in a Blender (instructions)
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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 cheesecloth over a fine mesh strainer, or use a clean nut milk bag over the mouth of a pitcher or bowl and strain celery puree. Squeeze the celery juice through the cloth.
- Drink immediately, or feel free to make enough for 2 days ( two bunches) and keep in sealed mason jar the fridge.
Health 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 or consult your doctor, and decide for yourself. You can always try it and see how you feel.
- 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 may help restore hydrochloric acid, which helps us digest things, especially protein, faster and more efficiently. Celery juice is believed to 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 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. Celery juice improves liver function by increasing the production of enzymes. 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 reduces glucose levels. Research shows that compounds found in celery can help reduce glucose levels with no increase in insulin.
- 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.
Celery Juice Tips
- Make enough for two days and store the extra in the fridge, letting it come to room temperature before drinking. Less clean up this way!
- If celery juice tastes bitter or unappealing to you, feel free to add other veggies to the juicer, to dilute the flavor. Cucumber and apple are nice. Or a squeeze of lemon.
- If you are new to juicing or celery juice, start off conservatively with celery juice, try ¼-½ cup, and see how your tummy feels, refrigerating the rest.
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, but I no longer juice with it every morning. I do enjoy it on occasion, though! I really love the taste!
- 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. Perhaps the juice is feeding my good gut bacteria?
- 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.
Best bet: just try it. It may or may not be for you. Read the comments below and see if anything resonates. People have experienced benefits from drinking this, but we are all different.
Celery Juice FAQ’S
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Is Celery a Superfood?
Yes, according to this 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.
4. Can celery juice heal the gut?
According to Anthony Williams (The Medical Medium) 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 adding anything to it for the maximum benefit.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Why can’t we 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.
I hope you love celery juice as much as I have! If Celery Juice is calling you- just try it! See how you feel. If your body feels good after drinking it, then perhaps it will benefit you. If you feel any discomfort or no effect, perhaps it is not for you!
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 you just don’t need it.
We intuitively know what we need to feel our best!
Listen!
xoxo
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Easy Celery Juice Recipe
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 ounces 1x
- Category: drinks, juice
- Method: blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 323.2 mg
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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.
Thanks so much.
I taking thyroid medication on the morning it ok after I drink
Tnx honey for the tips
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?
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
Straining it wastes part of the celery. Drink it ALL once blended with some water. Cut any brownish stem parts off.
I agree!
If I juice 1 bunch of celery it doesn’t usually equal 16oz. So does that mean I won’t get the same effects? Juicing more could get quite expensive.
How many ounces do you usually get?
It’s worth it.
I tried it to and I’m having the same outcome of you! Are you still dunking it? If yes, how are you feeling now?
Add with bottled water to ninja blender . Cut celery in small pieces and pulsify it real good
Can you juice the leaves as well?
Yes!
I find the leaves give it a bitter taste, I cut them off.
Thank you for all the info and the recipes. Is it okay to blend the celery and drink without straining?
It is not recommended.
Why isn’t it recommended to drink the juice and the pulp?
To get the real gut-healing benefits, you need 16 ounces of the juice. Including the fiber of that much celery ( a whole head) would make pretty hard to consume first thing in the morning. The key is drinking first thing in the morning before anything else.
Try it …All of the celery is healthy after it’s washed. I start small with one or 2 stalks and pulsify it in a Ninja blender to a real fine consistency.
Amazing.I add ginger and pineapple.
It’s made me a believer and I hate celery but after reading all benefits I can’t deny it anymore. It’s darn good for me.
My cardiologist recommended that I drink celery juice after I run. Thank you for the recipe and benefits.
How do I contact this person to send her a message,
Great
Excellent !
Hi! Why not eat the pulp too? Just juice and pulp? Stores dont even carry 30 ribs of celery if you drank 16 oz a day.
What about celery powder?
I save the celery mush and freeze it. Put it in soup, stews etc. It is great. I have been drinking celery juice for 3 months every day. I had H Pylori and started drinking celery juice and taking Mastic Gum tablets. H Pylori is gone. I did take antibiotics too, but not as many as I was prescribed, they make me so sick.