Did you know that drinking celery juice can help lower blood pressure? Neither did I until quite recently.
Well, according to a study conducted in 2013, celery seed extract has antihypertensive properties and can indeed help to reduce high blood pressure. During the experiment, 30 men and women took a small 7mg capsule of celery seed extract over a 6 week period. At the end of the time allotted, the participants were seen to have significantly lowered their blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical compound called 3-n-butylphthalide which further research found could help reduce the buildup of fat within the arteries and increase artery wall elasticity.
High blood pressure is a silent killer. In most cases the fact that you have it goes unnoticed. If you do have symptoms they may include anxiety, palpitations, headaches, and nausea.
Poor health choices including drinking too much alcohol, eating fatty foods, smoking and obesity all contribute to heightened blood pressure.
Drinking celery juice can help but this must be combined with working on the other areas of your lifestyle that are falling behind.
Here are 5 of the many benefits of celery stalks and juice:
Lose Weight – Celery is extremely low in calories and can help you feel fuller for longer which can help in your weight loss goals. It can also help detoxify the liver which can promote weight loss as it has been claimed that a toxic, sluggish liver is behind mysterious weight gain.
Anti-Aging – Celery is high in vital nutrients that can help nourish the skin, smooth out wrinkles, and promote a glowing complexion.
Reduces Inflammation – Celery juice can help stave off inflammation. The juice and the seeds contain as many as 25 anti-inflammatory compounds that can offer the body protection against this disease forming condition.
Helps with Constipation and other Digestive Disorders – Celery has an abundance of fiber. Obviously, if you are juicing this is not the case but in its solid form, it can help move food waste through and out of the bowels.
Can Help Alkalize the Body – Alkalizing your bodily system comes with many benefits, celery can help do this because of its high concentration of minerals like iron, magnesium, and sodium.
In Conclusion
Serious complications can arise if high blood pressure goes unchecked and untreated. Please always consult your health professional if you think you may have high blood pressure.
At the end of the day, celery juice and other juices can help in some way to stave off some of these conditions but there is no substitute for a trained professional when it comes to combatting our health issues.
Recipe(More Recipes Here)
Ingredients
1 Pear
2 Cucumbers
4 Celery sticks
1 Lime
1 Inch Piece of Fresh Ginger
1 Half teaspoon of Turmeric
Peel the lime. Run all ingredients through your juicer. Pour and enjoy!
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