How to Make Celery Juice + Recipe & Powerful Health Benefits

Celery Juice became very popular after the 2019 publishing of Medical Medium Celery Juice by Anthony William. Some of the purported health benefits attributed to drinking celery is overblown, but there is no argument that the beverage is healthy.

If you are ready to learn how to make celery juice, and if you are ready for a nutritious juice that reduces inflammation and protects you against free radicals, read on!

Health Benefits of Celery Juice

Does Celery Juice Reduce Inflammation?

Yes, juice from celery contains plenty of antioxidants that reduce inflammation in your body. Dr. Mya Bellinger of Unified Pharma, states that, “since celery juice is a good source of anti-inflammatory, it may bring relief to chronic skin conditions like psoriasis.”

But Abby Van Voorhees, M.D, isn’t convinced. She claims that, “on a medical perspective, celery does not improve the infections in the body that could be the triggers for (psoriasis).”

At the end of the day, there is no evidence that a modest amount celery juice can harm you. So feel free to try it and see if it brings you relief.

Does Celery Juice Protect Against Cancer?

Let me be clear, celery juice is not a miracle cure for cancer. Many foods can increase or lower your risk of developing cancer. But anyone who claims foods such as celery can cure cancer are quacks. If you have cancer, I urge you to listen to your physician regarding treatment options.

Dr. Susan Brown, PhD, CNS, says that, “neither the raw stalks nor the juice have any medical evidence to support ‘curative’ properties for any illness.”

While celery can’t cure cancer, it belongs to a long list of foods that may help prevent it. The antioxidants found in celery juice protects your body from free radicals. Free radicals can damage your body’s cells and the DNA in your cells. Because of this, the National Institute of Health claims they, “may play a role in the development of cancer and other health conditions.”

Celery Juice Can Benefit Your Heart Health

The luteolins and tannins found in celery juice benefits your cardiovascular health. They do this by helping modulate your blood pressure and reducing inflammation. They also speed up the blood clotting process should you injure yourself.

Rich In Antioxidants

Not all antioxidants are the same. Harvard University states that, “Each one has unique chemical behaviors and biological properties.” But in general, they all assist your body’s fight against free radicals.

At high enough levels, free radicals damage your body’s cells and even your DNA.

Caffeic Acid

Caffeic Acid is an antioxidant that exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. It also has documented anticarcinogenic properties. Because it is abundant in coffee beans, many think it reduces fatigue. But there is no scholarly evidence to back this claim.

p-Coumaric acid

An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that also can kill bacteria. The bactericidal properties of p-Courmaric acid render it valuable for many industrial uses. But we’ve not found any evidence that would support the claim it can help your body fight off bacteria.

Ferulic Acid

Ferulic Acid reduces oxidative stress and reduces inflammation in your body. Because it protects against free radicals, it can also help protect your body against carcinogens. Ferulic Acid also protects again toxicity caused by alcohol and some types of fatty acid.

Apigenin

Apigenin is a bioflavonoid that has powerful anti-cancer effects. It tends to affect cancer cells more than non-cancer cells. It also exhibits anti-anxiety properties. In large enough doses–much more than you’d get by drinking celery juice–it can be a sedative.

Luteolin

Luteolin is a plant flavonoid that protects your body against free radicals. It lowers inflammation and also has anti-tumor properties. Scientific research also gives cardiovascular benefits to luteolin.

Tannin

Tannins are antioxidants that provide many health benefits. They speed up blood clotting and can help reduce blood pressure. Tannins also modulate immunoresponses which lowers inflammation.

Saponin

Saponin reduces lipids in your blood, which is great for your cardiovascular health. It is also shown to lower your blood glucose response and can help protect your body against cancer.

Kaempferol

Kaempferol is a natural flavonol. It helps protect you from free radicals, which lowers your risk of developing cancer.

Celery Juice is Rich in Vitamins & Minerals

Besides the antioxidants listed above, 8 ounces of celery juice contains many vitamins and minerals:

Celery Juice Nutrition

Are There Downsides to Celery Juice?

Although the benefits of celery juice outweigh the negatives, there are a few pitfalls.

Juicing celery–or anything for that matter–removes most of the fiber. Fiber makes you feel full longer. Without fiber to slow digestion, you may end up consuming more calories that you want.

Freshly made celery juice contains mannitol, which give some people diarrhea. Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. It isn’t easily digested by humans, therefore lingering in the intestines. Because of this, some people experience digestive issues when drinking large amounts of celery juice.

Recipe – How to Make Celery Juice

You don’t need to wonder about how to make celery juice. We’ve got a simple recipe below. The juice is easy to make, but you’ll need a juicer. Check out our article on the 7 Best Juicers for Celery if you don’t have one. You can juice celery with a blender but there are more steps involved. Finally, if you are not a fan of straight-up celery juice, check out our suggestions for improving the taste with some sacrifices to the health benefits.

Note: If you’d like to dress up your celery juice a bit, try one of these 27 celery juice recipes.

Also, check out Katie Newton’s suggestion on how to make celery juice taste good.