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Celery juice: scam or healthy wonder?

With the great rise of social networks and the world of “influencers”Fashions are spreading at breakneck speed. And more if what they talk about can provide multiple benefits to your body, it is rich and, in addition, it has diuretic properties, as is the case of celery juice. But is it really good drink? Do the people who join in taking it do it by posture or do they really think they have those contributions healthy of which they speak? Today we discover it for you.

What are the real benefits of celery juice?

The main precursor to the drinking craze celery juice was anthony-william, a guru of healthy eating who, not long ago, published an article in which he defended the hypothetical miraculous benefits of drinking this green juice. In recent weeks the consumption of this drink It has grown enormously because "celebrities" such as Gwyneth Paltrow or Naomi Campbell also rate this juice as the best possible medical remedy to combat digestive problems, autoimmune disorders, psoriasis, acne, chronic fatigue syndrome or even to lose weight quickly. But how true is that?

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Celery | Source: Pinterest by @cocinadelirante

Celery juice is a source of potassium and vitamin KAlthough it has a lower amount of vitamin A than, for example, a tomato juice or a carrot juice. Also, like most green leafy vegetables, it contains Antioxidants y anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for your body and also this food from the apiaceae family has a high water content, which makes it quite moisturizer.

Therefore, celery juice is an excellent resource to incorporate vitamins and nutrients to the body but not a foolproof solution for any digestive problem, or for autoimmune disorders, or for diseases, as some famous Instagram faces have added.

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Cut celery | Source: Pinterest by @miarevista

How can you make celery juice?

To make this simple fashionable drink it is preferable that you use cut stalk of organically grown celeryIf not, be sure to wash it well and remove the leaves from the stem properly. In addition, for soften the flavor You can add the juice of a lemon or a lime, and even if you want to add a little more liquid, add half a cucumber to the mixture. Then, you just have to crush and beat the ingredients, together with water and ready to serve.

Other healthy drinks

Although now celery is the order of the day, they already existed and there are many other drinks that help promote digestion, that were fashionable and that you can prepare quickly at home with very few ingredients.

This is the case of water with lemon, which can help you strengthen the immune system, control fat, stimulate evacuation, facilitate digestion and detoxify your body and you only need water and lemon. Or the one of ginger, since it is said that an infusion of ginger helps against reflux in the stomach, by allowing the correct production of gastric acids. In addition to containing toning and anti-inflammatory properties.

Currently, the hashtag #celeryjuice accumulates more than 170.000 mentions on Instagram, counting only the posts, since in the "Instagram Stories" there are many more images on this topic. This can influence any young person or person healthy who is quickly encouraged to try this fashion. But, as a conclusion, it is important that you know that no food is miraculous and that if you need professional help you should go to a doctor who knows about the subject and not try to cure acne, psoriasis or digestive problems with this type of drink.

Although obviously taking celery juice It will not do you any harm, unless you have acute kidney problems, are pregnant or suffer from disorders such as cystitis, it can be something beneficial for your body. In addition, the flavor may be the most pleasant or addictive for you and that it becomes a great ally for you in your daily life. What do you think that port has become so fashionable? Would you try it or do you already take it frequently?

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