Celery And Green Apple Juice To Purify The Kidneys

A celery and green apple juice is a refreshing drink that can help us supplement daily hydration, stimulate urination and, in a way, purify the kidneys. Do you want to know the recipe and what are the contributions of its ingredients? In that case, keep reading!

Celery and Green Apple Juice for Kidney Health

We must bear in mind that it is not enough that we drink water on time or maintain a low sodium diet for a few days to take care of (or reinforce) the health of the kidneys. In fact, we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, consistently and consistently.

It is not enough to commit excesses regularly, “purify” one day and resume the excesses the next. Always try to make smart decisions, while maintaining some flexibility.

Bearing in mind that when it comes to satiating the appetite between meals is when more difficulties can arise, it is necessary that we investigate the alternatives that are best for us, such as juices, smoothies and natural juices.

In order to have healthy kidneys, we need the nutrients (vitamins and minerals) from food and, above all, a good supply of antioxidants to improve their functioning and correct blood filtering.

Therefore, it is recommended that we consume fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Along with this, we must do without excesses and, of course, the consumption of alcohol, cola and tobacco.

Breakfast is a crucial time to get all the nutrients we need. Therefore, we believe incorporating a vegetable smoothie, full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants would be very convenient. 

Next, we will explain in detail why a morning drink should include – specifically – two ingredients: celery and green apple.

Celery: multiple properties

Celery is a vegetable rich in water and fiber, which has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Thus, it improves kidney functions and stimulates urine production, which helps clean the urinary tract.

This increase in the volume of urine helps to eliminate waste substances, such as uric acid, kidney stones, and pathogens that cause urinary tract infections.

Due to these same diuretic properties, celery is an ally in case of fluid retention.

• In addition to being rich in water (which is why it is considered a good diuretic), it contains vitamins of group A, B, C, E and K, as well as a certain amount of other essential minerals for the body. Among them, iron, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur, copper, aluminum and manganese stand out.

• Celery contains 3-N-butylphthalide, a kind of phytochemical that is very useful when it comes to reducing hypertension and high cholesterol, two enemies of kidney health.

Apple for a healthy life

The apple is a delicious fruit that provides various beneficial properties for the body, whether red, green or yellow. However, the green apple surpasses the other varieties by having a lower number of calories and a higher number of vitamins and minerals.

A group of researchers from Florida State University led by Dr. Bahram Arjmandi affirmed that the high content of fibers, pectin and polyphenols in this fruit helps protect cardiovascular health by reducing bad cholesterol levels.

Pectin (present in its shell) facilitates the elimination of waste from the body through urine. Therefore, it is a suitable nutrient to treat inflammation and kidney problems, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

According to Mireia Elías, a nutritionist at the European Medical Institute for Obesity, the apple is very beneficial for health, not only for its fiber and vitamin content, but also for its content of cystine, arginine and malic acid.

Celery and Green Apple Juice Recipe

Celery and green apple juice can be easily prepared at any time. You only need to have the following ingredients at your disposal.

Ingredients

• 1 stick of celery.
• 2 green apples. 
• 1 glass of vegetable drink (rice, oat or almond milk) (250 ml).

Preparation

• Wash the celery and apple.
• Proceed to cut the celery into small pieces.

• Apart, cut the apple and proceed to extract the seeds.
• Now, chop the apple (you don’t have to peel it)
• The first thing we are going to do is wash the celery and green apple well.
• Place the ingredients in the blender, along with the vegetable drink of your choice.
• Process until homogenized. A couple of minutes will be enough.
• Taste and, if you think the mixture is too thick, add another little vegetable drink and process again.
• Serve and consume in moderation as part of your breakfast or mid-morning snack.

Sugar is left over in these preparations

It is not recommended that you add sugar or other sweeteners to this drink. Ideally, you should enjoy its natural flavor, in order to obtain all the benefits that its ingredients provide.

Also, remember that vegetable drinks already usually contain sugar, so by adding more, you could exceed your recommended daily sugar intake, according to the parameters of the World Health Organization.