In recent years, the #celeryjuicechallenge activity has emerged abroad. The initiator is Anthony William, a best-selling author of The New York Times. He said that as long as you drink 450g of celery juice on an empty stomach for a week continuously, it can not only help the body detoxify, but also lose weight, and even improve the skin! Coincidentally, foreign famous chef Devin Alexander also claimed that after someone drank celery juice continuously for a week, not only did they lose 9 kilograms, but their skin also became better than before. Celery itself contains vitamins A, C and K, folic acid, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, electrolytes, water and other trace vitamins and minerals. etc. What are the benefits and effects of drinking celery juice? Let’s take a look immediately!
- Detox and slim down
Celery contains less sugar and calories than other fruits, and it contains a lot of fiber, which can improve excretion. Therefore, the weight loss effect of celery juice is better than other fresh juices.
- Anti-inflammatory
Celery juice can starve bad bacteria and viruses, so it can resist inflammation. After many people on the Internet challenged the #celeryjuicechallenge, they said that celery juice can prevent urethritis and even relieve joint and back pain.
- Diuretic and reduce swelling
The nutrients in celery can help the body metabolize excess sodium salt and have the effect of diuretic and reducing swelling.
- Lower blood pressure
Celery contains acidic blood pressure-lowering ingredients. Clinical experiments have found that celery is effective for essential, pregnancy-induced and menopausal hypertension. - Prevent cancer and fight cancer
Celery is a high-fiber food. After being digested in the intestine, it produces a substance called lignin or enterolactone, which can inhibit carcinogens produced by intestinal bacteria. It also contains a unique sodium group, which can help decompose proteins and at the same time speed up the running time of feces in the intestine, reduce the contact between carcinogens and the colonic mucosa, keep the intestine healthy, and reduce the chance of getting large (rectal) cancer.
Although celery is a healthy vegetable, it can never cure all diseases, so it cannot be regarded as a “magic juice”, and it cannot replace regular meals. It is still very important to take in multiple nutrients and have regular three meals.