This super juice contains an impressive amount of vitamin C and K, plus folate and potassium.
So, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably looked everywhere under the sun to find that magic pill that will help you lose weight and look good naked. What are we really looking for? Me? I want something that will melt belly fat, give me energy, help gut health, and make my skin glow. Maybe the last, not so much. Ok, I lied. I’m a bit vain and wouldn’t mind looking younger too. Does science back this new fad and can we get behind this magical elixir?
I can see on social media and other news sources that celery is the “new kid on the block”. This new contender is all the buzz in local coffee shops and health clubs, and is being touted as the new cure-all; but does it really work?
Studies show celery may be beneficial in fighting against certain cancers and liver disease. It can also reduce inflammation in joints and the brain and may boost cardiovascular health. It can’t be denied, most plants that come from the earth all have health benefit linked to them. Celery has a good amount of vitamin C and K as well as folate and potassium. One could say this plant is amazing!
Let’s take a closer look and see what makes celery tick. With only seven calories, half a gram of fiber, and less than one gram of sugar per stick, it explodes with powerful phytonutrients with antioxidant properties. Wow that sounds amazing, I mean why wouldn’t you utilize it? Celery sounds like a wonderful addition to anyone’s diet and weight loss plan. So it would only stand to reason if you juice this kick-butt plant that fights off disease and cancer, it would be better for your right?
Celery is just one of the new trends in the ever-booming juice business. There are many doctors and health practitioners that find juicing problematic though because with every new thing we involve ourselves in we forget our first and main detoxifier, the liver. I know there are sexier subjects to talk about when it come to health and the body like the brain, heart, and gut but let’s not lose focus here. The liver is good and can stand all on its own without this magical elixir.
Everything changes a bit when a hand full of celery sticks are juiced. Everything becomes concentrated except the fiber which seems to go away. Fiber is what makes you feel fuller longer and is the reason this contributes to good gut health.
An 8-ounce serving of celery juice contains about 70 calories, and 11 grams of sugar. Any sugar that is found in celery will be concentrated at this point. The only problem is, celery juice is not sweet enough alone and can be bitter to the taste buds. Warning – because of this reason most people will add other juices to the concoction, making the caloric intake even that much higher.
On the other hand, this is not all bad, if that’s what your trying to do. By adding other kinds of juices, you also add other vitamins and minerals making the mix that much better tasting and adding extra detoxifying properties that can help the liver as well.
It’s hard to find many scientific studies on juicing but there are many that are coming out on celery juicing. Juicing celery seems to be the most cost-effective way to help you lose weight and stay healthy.
As we start looking at new ways to stay healthy, you can see some of the older trends going away. I can remember when only eating fruits and veggies (old fashion) where the in thing before juicing, pills and powers became, “the new kid”.
I still believe our diets in general are lacking and we should add in those things we’ve taken out as fads fade. I mean, really? Celery juice is not bad for you, and unlike other sugary beverages that most people drink daily, it couldn’t hurt to add.
It’s this writer’s opinion that if we keep fooling ourselves and do nothing to change our habits, all we’re doing is hurting ourselves. I have a big enough belly as it is, and anything I can do to help get rid of it helps.
My goal in writing this blog is to help those of you out there that are struggling with your weight and health by bringing you information as well as tools to help with your weight loss goals. Remember that being healthy is NOT about a diet or a magic pill, but a way of life.