Celery & Apple Fresh Juice

Why people make this juice

Nourilo’s live-in domestic helper arrived in good spirits and with a formidable appetite. Within just over a month of learning to cook from Nourilo’s kitchen, she had gained more than ten pounds and her blood pressure was reading on the high side. Nourilo encouraged her to watch her portions and avoid overly rich, salty food — and also suggested she drink a glass of freshly made celery and apple juice every morning. She followed the advice diligently: juice every morning, steamed vegetables instead of rice at dinner (though she kept her regular meals, as she truly loved eating). Within two days her blood pressure returned to normal. After one full week she stepped on the scale and had lost more than eight pounds. The results spoke for themselves, and Nourilo wanted to share this simple, effective drink more widely. Celery has long been used in both Chinese and Western herbal traditions for its association with blood pressure moderation and diuretic effects; apples provide pectin, fibre, and natural sweetness.

Method

1. Scrub the apple skin with salt and rinse well (to remove wax and residues); remove the core and cut into small pieces.
2. Rinse the celery and cut into sections.
3. Feed the celery and apple through a cold-press or centrifugal juicer to extract the juice.
4. Drink immediately — within 5 minutes — to preserve nutrients.

Nourilo’s Tips

If you do not have a juicer, a blender with a small splash of cool boiled water works well and produces a fibre-rich smoothie, which may actually be even more beneficial. This juice is best on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. It is also associated with supporting gallstone patients. Drink daily for two weeks, then rest before resuming.