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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Janet Energy Juicing : Celery promotes Heart Health and helps heal hypertension

Celery' is very hydrating, and its ability to reduce high blood pressure has long been recognized. Studies show that drinking celery juice every day for 1 week can significantly help in lowering blood pressure. In view of its strong alkalising Celery Juice can also equalize the body’s PH to sustain optimal health.

Celery Juice is one of my favourite juice, it is delicious and nutritious, There are a wide variations to this base Celery Juice recipe by adding bitter gourd, broccoli, or lemon.

How to Juice Celery Juice :

Ingredients :

1. Fresh Celery, 2 stalks
2. Green Apple – 1 piece
3. Ice Tube 3 to 5 pieces (Optional)
4. Water, 150 ml

JW Energy Juicing Steps for Juicing Celery Juice :

1. Wash and rinse Celery thoroughly. Cut into biteable pieces, add to the Juicer,
     Nutrix is preferred for the smoother texture of juicing.
2. Wash Apple, cut into 4 pieced, remove seeds. Then add to the Juicer
3. Add water, about 150ml and ice tube (optional)
4. Turn the Juicer power on, blend till smooth
5. Ready to serve


Nutritional and Health Benefits of Celery Juice

Celery Juice rich in Vitamin C strengthens Immune System

Celery is rich in vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. Celery Juice helps reduce cold symptoms and improves flu recovery. Vitamin C also prevents the free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and is therefore also associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Celery Juice has Cholesterol-lowering Benefits

Laboratory studies indicated that a chemical in celery may help reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol. According to researchers at the University of Chicago, celery reduces cholesterol levels by as much as 7 points with as little as 2 stalks a day. Celery also aids in increasing bile acid secretion which helps to remove cholesterol from the body.

Celery amazingly doesn't lower blood pressure once the the pressure is at the normal level.

Celery promotes the Heart Health and support healing of Hypertension

Celery contains a unique phytochemical , phthalide, that promotes the relaxing of the muscles that surround the arteries. This helps the arteries to expand more, allowing more blood flow and therefore reducing blood pressure. Added to that, this chemical also helps to reduce the production of stress hormones that can cause arteries to constrict which may result in increase blood pressure. There are strong evidences that phthalides in Celery helps heal hypertension.

Celery aids Digestion

Celery is rich in Fiber which aids digestion and aid bowel movements. This makes celery a natural laxative that helps to relieve constipation.

Celery Juice improves Diuretic Activity and regulating fluid balance

Celery Juice is rich in both potassium and sodium which are the minerals most important for regulating fluid balance, stimulates urine production, thus helping to rid the body of excess fluid.

Celery Juice reliefs inflammation and preventing free radical from demaging cells

The polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis.

Celery also contains compounds called coumarins that help prevent free radicals from damaging cells. Coumarins also enhance the activity of certain white blood cells, immune defenders that target and eliminate potentially harmful cells, including cancer cells. In addition, compounds in celery called acetylenics have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells.

Celery Juice calms nervous system hence ease Insomnia

The minerals and essential oils in celery juice have a calming effect on the nervous system, making it beneficial for insomniacs. Its high magnesium levels help people to relax into a soothing and restful sleep.

Celery Juice helps elimination and prevention of stones

Celery juice is an amazing eliminator of toxins from the body, which aids in the breaking and elimination of urinary and gall bladder stones.





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