Celery Juice Is The Newest Wellness Craze- But Is It Actually Good For You?
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Move over kale, there’s a new wellness kid in town. When it comes to green juices and smoothies, the latest drink gaining serious traction on the wellness scene is celery juice.
Chances are, you’ve seen this popular new juice popping up everywhere – from your social media feeds to Pinterest boards and your favorite juice shop, celery juice is quickly becoming the go-to drink for wellness lovers. Miranda Kerr, Busy Phillips and Melissa Wood-Tepperberg are just a few of the celebrities and wellness gurus that have made celery juice a part of their morning routine. It’s clear that celery juice is having a major wellness moment, but is it actually good for you?
Celery juice is low in calories, high in vitamin K, potassium, folate and fiber. It’s also loaded with antioxidants making it a seemingly perfect juice to add to your diet. When consumed pre-workout, there’s significant evidence to show that it aids in blood circulation and better performance. A recent study in Critical Reviews In Biology concluded that “Celery extracts possess various medicinal properties, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and lowering blood glucose and serum lipid levels.” Clearly, there are a number of compelling reasons to start juicing and drinking your celery stalks today!
While there are a lot of glowing testimonials on the health benefits of sipping celery juice, Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD, a New York City and Los Angeles based performance dietitian doesn’t believe there’s enough conclusive evidence behind juicing up celery stalks. She explains, “Celery does check several boxes in that it’s green, low-calorie, readily-available, has some research behind it and it seems new.” She continues, “We don’t have a robust picture of its benefits like we do for something like say, avocado or extra virgin olive oil…This also means we don’t know the optimal amount or frequency to consume, the potential risks for certain people, and possible interactions with medications and supplements.”
As with any new health trend, it’s important to do your research and consume anything that your body may not be used to in moderation. If you have a sensitivity to dandelion or birch, there’s a chance that you may have an allergic response to pure celery juice. Sass also notes that it’s fine to consume the juice daily, however, be sure to add in other nutritious veggies and fruits to your diet as well!
Looking to start juicing? Check out these simple facts and tips from Medical Medium. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up a juicer!
