Lemon Ginger Celery Juice (Using a Blender)
INGREDIENTS
Lemon Ginger Celery Juice
Makes approx. 4. cups
2 heads of celery, chopped
1 large hand of ginger, about 1/4 c chopped
2 whole lemons, seeds removed, peel left on if using organic or well-washed lemons
1 c filtered water
METHOD
Chop the celery and ginger. Slice the lemons in half and remove the seeds, keeping the peel on.
Add the water and one chopped head of celery—or as much as will comfortably fit—to a blender. Blend on high for about 1 minute.
Once there is more room in the blender, add the remaining celery and ginger. Blend again until smooth.
Add the seeded lemons and blend once more.
If you have a smaller blender, transfer some of the blended juice to a jar as you go, then continue blending the remaining ingredients. No biggie.
Strain the blended mixture through a nut-milk bag or cheesecloth.
Store the juice in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is at its freshest right after making it (:
NUTRITIONAL NOTES
Celery, ginger, and lemon each bring something lovely to this juice:
Celery is naturally hydrating and refreshing, and this recipe uses a generous amount of it. Celery provides nutrients including vitamin K and potassium, along with plant compounds such as apigenin and luteolin, antioxidant flavonoids that are have anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginger gives the juice its warm, spicy kick and has a long history of use for digestive support. It is especially well known for helping with nausea, and research supports its potential role for certain forms of nausea and vomiting. Ginger also contains bioactive compounds, including gingerols, that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. If your stomach feels a little unsettled, ginger is a beautiful ingredient to reach for.
Lemon adds brightness, a little vitamin C, and citrus antioxidants. The peel also gives the juice its bold, slightly bitter flavor and contains aromatic plant compounds. Because this recipe makes about four cups, lemon is more of a flavorful supporting ingredient than the main nutritional event — and that is perfectly fine.
A little real talk
Celery juice has had a big moment online, with claims that it can “detox” your body, heal your gut, balance your hormones, clear skin, reverse chronic illness, or fix just about everything. I wish one drink could do all of that, but that’s not the reality.
What really tends to make a difference is the less flashy stuff: eating enough and eating consistently, building balanced meals, including a variety of plant foods, getting adequate protein and fiber, sleeping, managing stress in realistic ways, and getting personalized support when you need it. This juice can be one delicious part of that bigger picture, not the whole plan.
Nourishment can be simple
Supporting your body does not have to mean following a restrictive plan or chasing the latest wellness trend. Small, consistent choices, like adding more plants, protein, fiber, hydration, and meals that are blood sugar supportive can make a meaningful difference over time.
If you are looking for personalized support with energy, digestion, cycle health, hormone balance, or preparing your body for pregnancy, I offer one-on-one nutrition coaching designed to support feeling well in your body while also being sustainable and enjoyable.
