How do vegetables like celery flush fluids?
Written by
Stella Nilsson
Reviewed by
Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Celery eliminates liquid through phthalides, its unique chemicals which relax blood vessels as well as causing the kidneys to increase their rate of 30% in their filtration of blood. Thus, these natural substances reduce blood pressure and instruct the kidneys to eliminate excess water that is attached to sodium. At the same time, the abundance of potassium in celery has the effect of counteracting sodium retention, making a combined method of removing fluid from the system.
Phthalides Action
- Relax vascular muscles improving blood flow to kidneys
- Trigger renin inhibition reducing water retention hormones
- Enhance sodium excretion through kidney tubules
- Work best when celery is raw or minimally processed
Potassium Balance
- 260mg per stalk counters sodium retention
- Activates sodium-potassium pumps in nephrons
- Prevents electrolyte depletion during diuresis
- Requires pairing with magnesium sources like hummus
Hydration Factors
- 95% water content creates osmotic pressure
- Natural salts maintain mineral balance during flushing
- Fiber regulates fluid release speed
- Works synergistically with cucumber or lemon
To get the most out of celery, it should be eaten raw before meals. Juicing retains the phthalides while removing the fiber, which regulates absorption. Three stalks of medium-sized celery are an ideal dose. It should be combined with hummus containing tahini to provide magnesium, which will stabilize the electrolytes when flushing the fluids out of the body. Cooking at high temperatures will destroy the active ingredients. A temperature of 150°F is the maximum temperature to be maintained.
Timing is everything when it comes to the value of celery. The morning use takes advantage of our greatest kidney-filtering cycles. Wait thirty minutes after eating celery before consuming any other food to maximize its effective value. Eating it with lemon water will increase the values of the green and yellow minerals. Never take more than five stalks in twenty-four hours to avert the sodium-potassium disharmony and consequent distress of digestion.
Celery provides milder diuresis than drugs, whilst its "electromineral" nature forbids crashes. Potassium-rich vegetables, such as spinach, can be used to supplement results by rotating them with celery. Urine color should be noted. Pale yellow indicates general satisfaction with the baths of this liquid course.
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