I drank celery juice every day for a month, heres what happened

I drank celery juice every day for a month, heres what happenedI drank celery juice every day for a month, heres what happenedWorkout trends and diet challenges are kind of my thing. Whether its cutting outallthe (delicious) carbs, substitutingoat milkeverywhere, orRumble boxingon the reg, testing millennial health fads is oddly satisfying for me. So it should come as no surprise that learning aboutThe Global Celery Juice Movementfrom my wellness-obsessed, yogi sister, intrigued me. According to the movements founder, and celeb-favorite author Anthony Williamswebsite, Celery juice, when consumed in the right way, is a powerful and miraculous healing remedy and people are noticing the benefits it provides, such as clearer skin, improved digestion, less bloating, sustained energy, better mental clarity, weight loss, and stable moods, just to name a few.It was clear that the potential health benefits far outweighed my primary concern that straight celery juice would taste gross, so I ca utiously and optimistically jumped on the health trend bandwagon. For the next month, I followed Williams Celery Juice 101 instructions, AKA the right way, drinking 16 ounces a day of straight celery juice every morning on an empty stomach, and then waiting 15 to 30 minutes before consuming anything else.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAt the end of my 30 days, I was probably the most hydrated Ive ever been in my life and Id even started to crave the salty, fibrous flavor of the kelly green liquid. But I couldnt detect anything else significantly noticeable. Pesky pimples still came and went, my weight remained the same, and I didnt feel mentally clearer or more energized. I began to wonder where William was getting all of this information from, and who - aside from celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Pharrell - were reaping these apparent benefits. I decided to investigate.After reaching out to a number of different experts - including William - I found that there was no research to support his claims. I discovered a fewtoxicity studiesthat had been performed on rats with promising results, but nothing on humans. The bottom line is that we just dont have human data to suggest a benefit, says Dr. Michael Greger, founder ofNutritionFacts.org. Celery has just never been put to the test.In my quest for more info, I discovered that consuming too much celery can actually increase levels of toxicity in the blood. Celery contains compounds called psoralens which create sunlight sensitivity that can cause severe, blistering burns. Greger recommends avoiding tanning beds and excessive sunlight after ingestinganyamount of celery. Once I put the more extreme, and unproven, health benefits aside, I wondered if there was any point to continue my daily juice regimen. Celery is a good source of nitrates which can help lower blood pressure, decreasing the risk of cardiov ascular disease. Its also hydrating, as I experienced firsthand. But what else is actually *proven* to make celery juice so impressive? And why should I juice it every morning instead of just occasionally eating it raw?The mentality is the problem, says Greger. The thought that its a kind of magic bullet and that we just found a magic superfood. Instead of putting all your celery stalks in one basket, he suggests consuming lots of whole fruits and veggies - no juicer required. And the secret to really living your healthiest life? According to Greger, its avoiding trans fats, processed meats, and soda. If you could just have three things in your diet it should be berries, greens, and beans. Since celery is a green, its safe to say that ingesting it is beneficial to your health - just remember to avoid tanning salons, excessive sun exposure, and dont expect anything too miraculous to happen.This article originally appeared on Brit + Co.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people