We know celery juice was and has been a “trend” but we’re still all about it at our house! Drinking this Celery Lemon tonic first thing in the morning will help heal your gut, boost your liver and support your body! We believe that celery juice is one of the most powerful and healing juices we can drink.
What’s so great about celery and what are the benefits?! Well, celery contains two super beneficial antioxidants apigenin and luteolin. Research shows that they both reduce inflammation and may help treat a range of inflammatory diseases.
1. Celery Juice heals and activates the gut
By restoring hydrochloric acid, it helps us digest things faster and more efficiently. Celery juice helps raise stomach acid, which is necessary to break down food… especially protein. Many of you are on a high protein diet lately so this can be beneficial to you to incorporate! Celery juice has the ability to replenish depleted levels of gastric mucus that is needed in the stomach lining to heal and prevent ulcers and acid reflux.
2. Celery Juice is a natural anti-inflammatory
It contains polyacetylene which reduces chronic join pain, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Not only does it sooth the body, but it’s also known to sooth the nerves, with calming and relaxing properties.
3. 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. What?!
4. Celery Juice is alkalizing
Celery is one of the most alkaline foods you can eat! An alkaline diet prevents chronic disease.
5. Celery Juice is highly nutritious
Celery is loaded with essential minerals and vitamins like folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin C. A delicious cocktail for the skin is what that combo is! The luteolin in celery protects skin from the inside and prevents UV-induced damage. Some people swear by celery’s skin healing properties, saying that it has helped clear up skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
Personally, after drinking celery juice consistently I feel like my stomach digests things more efficiently and quicker, I feel less bloated and my skin feels more hydrated. I have less salt and sugar cravings (which is saying a lot for me) and I just simply feel nourished. I get an almost instant energy boost and my joints feel less stiff. It may not seem like the tastiest juice, but try it and see how you feel! Listen to your body!
This juice is extremely simple to make. I used one bunch of celery and one Meyer lemon. Simply put through your juicer and strain! Make sure to drink right away, or refrigerate for up to two days to be safe - and make sure your container seals completely.
Cheers!
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