Drinking celery juice every morning is a new health trend that’s marketed as improving overall health and boosting weight loss.
Celery and its juice have been shown to provide several health benefits, and you may wonder if weight loss is one of them. This article tells you whether celery juice can help you lose weight.
Why do people drink it?
Celery juice is purported to have several benefits, including weight loss and improved gut and skin health. It’s now a fad to drink it for weight loss. Those who follow this trend drink 16 ounces (475 ml) of the juice on an empty stomach every morning.
To make your own, you can juice celery stalks — or blend them and strain out the plant fiber. One large bunch of celery, or about 9 stalks, makes 16 ounces (475 ml) of juice.
This popular vegetable is rich in numerous nutrients, including folate, potassium, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s also a great source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus (1Trusted Source).
You consume more of these nutrients per weight when celery is juiced because its plant fiber has been removed.
While many people advocate this trend, its benefits are not backed by research.
Added to other drinks
Celery juice can be consumed on its own or added to other drinks like green smoothies. These drinks usually contain a variety of fruits and vegetables.
This makes a more nutritionally balanced drink that still provides some of celery juice’s benefits.
What’s more, you can supplement your smoothie with protein sources like yogurt or protein powder, as well as fat sources like nut butter or avocado, for an additional health boost.
SUMMARY
Celery juice is rich in several vitamins and minerals. While drinking it every morning may be the newest health craze, this trend is not backed by research.