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Celery is a vegetable rich in folic acid, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin A and fiber.[1] It is low in calories and high in flavor, so it is an excellent ingredient for savory meals or sweet juices. To make celery juice, you should balance this nutrient-rich vegetable with fresh produce like carrots, beets or apples that have strong, sweet flavors.
Steps
Preparing Celery for Juicing
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1Wash your celery well before using. Dirt can become imbedded in the stalks and leaves. Soaking it for a few minutes in cold water and then scrubbing under running water should work well.
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2Choose crisp, fresh celery. It will have the highest concentration of vitamins and chlorophyll.Advertisement
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3Don’t peel celery. Also, keep the leaves intact. The leaves are an important source of Vitamin A.
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4Store celery in a sealed container. If you don’t have a plastic bag from the supermarket, wrap it in your own produce bag.
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5Purchase a juicer if you plan to start making homemade juice a large part of your diet. If you don’t have a juicer, use a blender.
Making Celery Carrot Juice
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1Scrub the surface of three carrots and two celery stalks with the leaves attached. If you want a sweeter juice, add one-half to one apple. The natural sweetness of the carrots compliments the earthiness of the celery; however, it will taste more like fruit juice with apple included.[2]
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2Chop up the veggies into smaller pieces if you are using a blender.
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3Add the vegetables to your blender, including one cup (237ml) of water if you are using a blender. If you are using a juicer, add the process the produce through the juicer without water.
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4Pulse blender for 15 seconds. Then, blend it on a higher setting. Add more water if the blades stop mixing.
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5Keep the juice unstrained from the blender to enjoy the high fiber content. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth if you want a thinner juice. Skip this step if you used a juicer.
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6Consume immediately to receive all of the health benefits of the juice.
Making Green Juice
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1Prepare two stalks of celery, one cored apple, one carrot, one half a small English cucumber, a handful of spinach or kale, two tbsp. (3.8g) of parsley and the juice of one half of a lemon.
- Spinach produces a sweeter juice than kale.[3]
- Replace the apple with oranges and pears if you desire.
- Add several slices of fresh ginger for a little spice.
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2Wash the produce thoroughly. Chop the dense pieces of vegetables into smaller sections. If you are using a blender, you should chop all the fruit and vegetables into smaller pieces.
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3Set up your blender or juicer. Plug it in and attach the pitcher to the base.
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4Add the fruit and vegetables to your blender or juicer. Pour in one-half cup (118ml) of water.
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5Pulse the mix for 20 seconds. Then, blend on high. If you are using a juicer, it should remove the pulp and leave the juice below.
- Add more water if the juice mixture gets stuck or doesn’t move well.
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6Strain the mixture if you used a blender. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or a glass measuring cup. Pour the contents of the blender through the sieve.
- Use cheesecloth secured over a bowl in place of a fine mesh sieve if you prefer.
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7Drink your juice immediately. It is best consumed within 15 to 20 minutes. Store extra juice in the fridge right after you make it.
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QuestionWhat happens when you start drinking celery juice?Dee DineDee Dine is a Nutrition and Vegan Food Specialist and the founder of Green Smoothie Gourmet, a blog dedicated to healthy, plant-based vegan, limited ingredient recipes. Dee holds a BS in Biology/Biochemistry with an emphasis in Immunology. Dee has written two books full of healthy plant-based recipes, including chocolate desserts, snacks, juices and, wellness shots. They are: "Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients: Dessert, Breakfast & Snack Vegan Recipes" and "4-Ingredient Smoothies and Juices: 100 Easy Nutritious Recipes for Lifelong Health". Dee is an editor with TheFeedFeed, a crowdsourced digital cooking publication, and has been featured on BuzzFeed, Marie Claire, the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Well + Good, and Hello Glow.
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QuestionCan I blend celery in a blender?Dee DineDee Dine is a Nutrition and Vegan Food Specialist and the founder of Green Smoothie Gourmet, a blog dedicated to healthy, plant-based vegan, limited ingredient recipes. Dee holds a BS in Biology/Biochemistry with an emphasis in Immunology. Dee has written two books full of healthy plant-based recipes, including chocolate desserts, snacks, juices and, wellness shots. They are: "Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients: Dessert, Breakfast & Snack Vegan Recipes" and "4-Ingredient Smoothies and Juices: 100 Easy Nutritious Recipes for Lifelong Health". Dee is an editor with TheFeedFeed, a crowdsourced digital cooking publication, and has been featured on BuzzFeed, Marie Claire, the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Well + Good, and Hello Glow.
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QuestionIs it better to juice or blend celery?Dee DineDee Dine is a Nutrition and Vegan Food Specialist and the founder of Green Smoothie Gourmet, a blog dedicated to healthy, plant-based vegan, limited ingredient recipes. Dee holds a BS in Biology/Biochemistry with an emphasis in Immunology. Dee has written two books full of healthy plant-based recipes, including chocolate desserts, snacks, juices and, wellness shots. They are: "Crazy Healthy with 4 Ingredients: Dessert, Breakfast & Snack Vegan Recipes" and "4-Ingredient Smoothies and Juices: 100 Easy Nutritious Recipes for Lifelong Health". Dee is an editor with TheFeedFeed, a crowdsourced digital cooking publication, and has been featured on BuzzFeed, Marie Claire, the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Well + Good, and Hello Glow.
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Warnings
- Beware that some juicers remove all of the pulp from the juice. Fiber is one of the essential parts of celery. It is necessary for proper digestion.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Blender
- Juicer
- Fine mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Knife
- Water
- Vegetable scrubber
- Celery stalks
- Carrots
- Apples
- Lemon
- Cucumber
- Parsley
- Spinach/kale
- Ginger
References
About This Article
To make celery juice, start by selecting fresh green stalks because they will be the tastiest and most nutritious. Rinse any dirt or debris off of the celery, but don't peel it because it will lose a lot of the nutrients if you do. Once it is rinsed, add it to your juicer or blender with 1/2 cup of water and other fruits or veggies, like carrots, if desired. Then, turn your juicer or pulse your blender for 15-20 seconds to combine everything. Enjoy your refreshing juice within 15-20 minutes for the best flavor. To learn how to make celery carrot juice, read on!