So, we’ve come to the conclusion that celery juice is now definitely a thing! Who else can’t escape the endless social media posts raving about the benefits of drinking celery juice every morning? It’s now the newest craze amongst the health and wellness industry and it’s only growing more fashionable thanks to endorsements from high profile celebrity influencers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Ella Woodward. What we really wanted to know… is this drink really all it’s cracked up to be? Well, we put it to the test and we’re here to share our truths with you.
To begin with, we looked for the answer to where on earth this fad even appeared from? Obviously, celery isn’t a novice vegetable- it’s definitely been around for a long time. However, the concept of drinking just the juice of it is all thanks to a man called Anthony William who’s been preaching this miraculous cure-all juice for the past 20 years. He claims that for himself and the people he heals, incredible results have been seen from consuming the juice- we’d just like to point out that this man is neither a health care practitioner nor a licensed doctor…
Apparently, in order to reap the regenerating benefits, one must consume 16 ounces of the juice, totally pure, on an empty stomach and nothing else must be consumed for 30 minutes afterwards.
What one can expect based on health claims:
- Improvement in gut health and digestion
- Purify the blood and balance body PH
- Anti-inflammatory and improvement in autoimmune conditions
- Reversal effects of brain fog, anxiety and depression
- Weight loss
Our experience
We went ahead and put the juice to the test! At first, the taste was less than pleasant, a little salty and pretty bland… but nothing that you couldn’t accustom yourself to. Admittedly, after a full week we did begin to feel less bloated and a slight decrease in appetite throughout the morning. However, we can’t help but think that it simply had to do with being well hydrated.
The verdict
Yes, it’s absolutely true that celery contains a host of powerful antioxidant properties, and these properties are known to remove free radicals in the body, which potentially decrease your risk of cancer. There’s also no denying that celery contains some very beneficial flavonoids, but so do a lot of other vegetables and herbs that can have the same effect in your body.
The bottom line
If you enjoy celery, in solid or liquid form then please continue to consume it. Let’s just make sure it’s an add-in as opposed to an instead-of. If you’re not overly keen on the idea, then simply incorporate more whole vegetables into your meals and enjoy a well-balanced diet that’s packed full of yummy nutrient dense food. It really is that simple guys, we promise!
