Today's Health - Celery leaves, a small plant similar to carrots that is often used as a spice in vegetable preparations. In fact, celery leaves are important for health benefits, for example consumed in the form of juice. This is because celery leaves contain fiber which is believed to be able to process the digestive system in a person's body.
Plus, celery leaves also contain antioxidants to prevent several serious diseases such as cancer. The maze of information about the properties of celery juice is a unique topic on social media. One of them is Anthony William's unique challenge with hastaq #CeleryJuiceChallenge uploaded by popular media in New York City.
This media provides an opportunity for netizens to participate in making celery juice preparations once a week. From here, celery juice became a new topic as a natural herbal remedy. Celery leaves are believed to be safer to juice than consuming them directly. Here are other benefits contained in celery juice,
- Celery leaves are able to make you full in a long time
- Celery juice can be used as a weight loss drug
- Celery leaves are able to balance one's sugar levels, and
- Maintain a healthier body cholesterol level
- Although celery leaves have a million benefits, it turns out that these tiny plants have a negative side for health. Details can be checked here. The reason is, in each type of celery leaf there are approximately 30 mg of sodium for each stem. One glass of celery juice is equivalent to 215 mg of sodium in celery. The higher sodium in the body will cause blood pressure to cause flatulence or diarrhea.
Safe Steps to Make Celery Juice
If you want to taste celery juice, or intend to make your own at home, there are safe steps you can practice. Here are the steps you can take,
- Wash the celery you want to juice
- Cut the celery daung at the base of the tip
- Use a juicer to puree the celery
- Don't mix in other ingredients, just take advantage of celery leaves
- Besides the juicer, you can also use a blander by cutting celery into 1 inch
- Also add one glass of water
- Blend the celery leaves until smooth
- Take a colander, and serve in one glass.
- You can store celery juice in a closed container if you want to consume it the next day.