The benefits and harm of celery juice

Celery is one of the most common foods that are prescribed by nutritionists for women who want to lose weight. Celery can have a universal benefit even if it is thermally processed. But still the greatest amount of nutrients is stored in this dish, if it is processed into juice. In this form, the body will be easier to absorb the plant.

Celery is a vegetable crop, which is now available in any supermarket. Vegetable can be grown independently. Currently, celery is offered in stores in three forms - roots, stems and greens. Nutrients are found in all parts of this product. As for taste, you can call it piquant, for an amateur.

Greens are similar in taste to parsley, the roots are usually used to add to soups and salads, petiole has a peculiar taste, which from the first time may not be evaluated. Juice can be made from both greens and celery root. In this state, the product retains maximum benefit. Among the useful elements of the vegetable is worth noting the content of vitamins B, C, A, E, PP, as well as iron, selenium, sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, essential oils and many other substances. Caloric content of the product itself is 12 kcal per 100 grams. When making juice, this indicator rises slightly to 31 kcal.

Slimming women, as well as those who lead a healthy lifestyle, it will be interesting to look at the table of nutritional value of 100 g of vegetables:

• proteins - 0.9 g;
• fats - 0.1 g;
• carbohydrates - 2.1 g;
• dietary fiber - 1.8 g;
• water - 94 g

The benefits that this juice can bring to the human body are expressed in the following effects:

• regular admission leads to the removal of harmful substances, lower cholesterol levels, and the result of consumption can be a cleansing of blood vessels and an increase in their elasticity; useful elements can change for the better the composition of the blood;
• vitamin B has a beneficial effect on the body, prone to stress and depression, it calms the nervous system, increases overall tone, which leads to good performance, enhances physical activity;
• ascorbic acid effectively fights against respiratory diseases, and also has a positive effect on strengthening the immune system - the juice can be used not only as a treatment for colds, but also used for prevention purposes;
• essential oils have antibacterial properties, their impact has a negative impact on the spread of microbes, so doctors recommend not only drink juice, but also inhale;
• manganese is actively involved in the production of thyroxin by the thyroid gland, therefore drinking the drink is recommended for people with hypothyroidism;

• everyone knows that celery has male power, which is shared with the male, it increases potency, and can be used to treat prostatitis in men; It is believed that this is a good aphrodisiac for women;
• sodium protects the body from the formation of blood clots, so the vegetable can be used as a prevention of stroke, thrombophlebitis, heart attack;
• juice is able to regulate the water-salt balance in the body; useful substances such as potassium, calcium and sodium, are easily absorbed by the digestive system;
• the product activates the production of gastric juice, has a light and mild laxative property; it is also known about the diuretic effect that celery juice can have;
• juice is also useful for those who want to get rid of their bad habit, because it has anti-nicotine qualities, which weakens dependence on smoking and normalizes the content of vitamin C, which is often destroyed by nicotine
• you can use the dish in the treatment of dropsy, difficulty urinating and stones in the bladder and kidneys;
• regular consumption accelerates the processes of binding and excretion of lactic acid, which leads to a gradual weakening of the acute symptoms of gout;
• the ability of the vegetable to excrete toxins and toxins from the body has a beneficial effect on the skin; it is refreshed, smoothed, gets a healthy color.

Folk healers also consider the drink a universal remedy for many ailments.

In alternative medicine, celery juice is used in the following cases:

• allergy - for treatment, insist 60 g of the stem in 100 ml of water for 2-3 hours and drink a little 15 minutes before meals;
• furunculosis - 120 g of leaves mixed with 100 ml of vinegar and 12 g of salt; apply the mixture to the affected area;
• neurosis - 30 ml of freshly squeezed juice three times a day will help restore the psycho-emotional background;
• arthritis - if you squeeze a lemon in the juice and add a spoonful of honey, you get an effective addition to the list of drugs for arthritis;
• cystitis - in this case, it is proposed to prepare a decoction; You need to brew 30 g of seeds in 300 ml of boiling water and drink 50 ml three times a day.

Some women use juice as a cosmetic. They freeze the drink and rub the face with an ice cube. Such an unusual tonic prevents cell aging, eliminates some skin defects, such as acne or acne, the skin becomes velvety and smooth. Separately, it is worth noting the benefits that celery juice can bring to ladies seeking to lose weight. As already noted, this product helps eliminate toxins and toxins from the body. Flavonoids, which are very abundant in vegetables, normalize redox processes. There is even an opinion that celery is able to rid the body of radioactive elements.

Despite the low calorie content, this vegetable juice has a high nutritional value. If you use celery raw, you should not wait for the rapid onset of satiety. However, if you squeeze the juice out of it, then the body will quickly digest the product and quickly get enough. Cellulose helps rapid digestion. Promotes the dish and the processes of rapid metabolism, which is the key to a productive diet

Clears the body mainly due to the diuretic effect. This juice is prepared more often from the stems of a vegetable. Equally important is the ability of the product to restore the nervous system and fill the body with energy. Regular consumption of juice gives physical strength, and an active lifestyle is an excellent way to lose weight. But you can not hope solely on the effect that can bring a drink while losing weight. If a woman drinks juice in the morning and overeat sweets and salads with mayonnaise during the day, she is unlikely to achieve a successful result. The menu should consist of celery juice, vegetables, fruits, nuts, boiled lean meat and sea fish.

This product is absolutely harmless to almost all people. However, in exceptional cases, juice should be used with extreme caution.

The harm that a drink can bring to the body is related to the following factors:

• an excessive amount can trigger the activation of solid deposits, which can even lead to surgery;
• it is better to refuse to use the dish for patients with increased acidity of the stomach, since the drink has the peculiarity of stimulating the production of gastric juice;
• you should not drink it and pregnant women in the third trimester, because the juice can provoke premature birth, because it contains elements that cause increased blood flow to the uterus;
• if you take celery juice during lactation, it can change the taste of milk, give it bitterness, which will provoke the refusal of the newborn from breast milk;
• the product can cause the aggravation of epilepsy, therefore, patients suffering from this disease, it is better to refuse a large amount of the drink;
• Do not use the drink and people who have found colitis or enterocolitis, cholecystitis, because the content of essential oils have a bad impact on the course of disease.

Despite the invaluable benefits that celery juice can bring to the human body, nevertheless, it is worth knowing the measure when using it and following such rules as:

• the maximum volume per day is 100 ml of the drink; if the product is first used in the diet, you should start with 20-30 ml three times a day;
• it is necessary to drink the juice fresh, if after pressing some time passes, then the composition is oxidized, most of the useful substances are lost;
• the taste of the drink is not particularly pleasant for most consumers, so it is recommended to mix it with the juices of other vegetables, which will smooth the taste and specific aroma;
• if a person has digestive disorders, then you should use 3 teaspoons 20 minutes before meals;
• in case of constipation, it is better to drink 100 g in the morning on an empty stomach;
• while losing weight, it is enough to drink 3 tablespoons three times a day;
• It is strictly forbidden to arrange a purely celery diet, since it will not even diet, and fasting.

Celery juice is rarely cooked only from this vegetable. In order to improve the taste, juices of other vegetables and fruits are added to the drink.

Before you start cooking the product, you should observe the following rules for using celery:

• store vegetables in an airtight container; a regular T-shirt package will do;
• choose fresh and crunchy copies for making juice, because they contain the maximum amount of useful elements;
• Before squeezing, wash the vegetable thoroughly, pay special attention to the stems and leaves - invisible dirt may accumulate in them; soak the plant for a few minutes in cool water;
• Do not clean the plant, save the leaves, because they contain a lot of vitamin A;
• to make juice, you must put the vegetable stalks in a bowl and squeeze the liquid;
• A blender is also suitable for this purpose, but it is recommended to strain the drink after using it;
• if this equipment is not available, you can wipe the product through a grater or skip through a meat grinder, and then squeeze using gauze;
• You can simply chop the vegetable and then pour cool water in the proportions of 1 tbsp. l 0.5 liters of water. Insist 4 hours, then strain through a sieve.

You can make juice in one of the following recipes.

You will need the following ingredients:

• 1 medium pear;
• 3 pieces of celery stalks;
• 2 medium cucumbers;
• 1 carrot.

All vegetables must be thoroughly washed and cleaned, squeeze the juice from the products and mix. In case of too thick consistency, it is allowed to dilute the mixture with clean water. It is recommended to take before breakfast.

To prepare the juice will need the following ingredients:

• 3 celery stalks;
• 2 apples.

It is necessary to rinse the products, cut the core out of the apple. With the help of juicers need to get the juice from the ingredients. You can use a blender, but then strain the resulting mixture through a sieve. The recipe is useful for increasing hemoglobin, with anemia, avitaminosis, with post-infarction condition. Thanks to the apple, the taste is greatly improved, so the drink can be consumed even by children.

To make a drink, you need ingredients such as:

• 150 ml of tomato juice;
• ½ medium lemon;
• 2 celery stalks.

It is necessary to prepare such ingredients as:

• 600 g carrots;
• 200 g of celery root;
• 50 g low-fat cream.

It should grind the washed and peeled vegetables, load them in a juicer. After that, you need to squeeze the liquid. Then pour the cream. Immediately drink is served at the table.

As for the reviews of such an unusual drink, then they all agree on one thing - this is the effect of celery juice for weight loss is pronounced. Women share the secrets of various additives that can kill the specific taste of celery. And also noted the cosmetic effect of the drink. Girls notice that regular intake of juice improves skin condition, makes it fresher and younger.

Negative reviews are mainly due to the peculiar taste of this product. Someone cannot transcend themselves and take at least a sip of this wholesome food, some say that you quickly adapt to your taste. Also, women noticed some addictiveness of the body to drink. At the termination of the use of dishes the process of losing weight stops. Some ladies note that celery juice is not only a healthy drink, but it is also very good and refreshing for a long time in the summer heat.

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