Celery for weight loss: lose 5 kg in 2 weeks

 Why celery is useful for weight loss, how to use it to get the effect exactly, in which dishes it is better to add it - this is all in our review.

In this unique vegetable, you can eat absolutely all parts: stems, root, seeds. Most importantly, they all contribute to the care of excess weight . At the same time, on a diet, you do not need to eat exclusively raw celery. It can be added to any dish and prepared in a variety of ways. Can't believe it? Then we will tell you in detail about how you can lose weight with this plant, and at the same time we will attach useful recipes that will make the diet also very tasty.

Why celery is useful

This vegetable has a very rich composition. It includes: vitamins E, A, PP, C, K, group B, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, amino acids, fiber, essential oils.

Health properties and body shape

1. It has a positive effect on skin, hair and nails.
2. Slows down the aging process.
3. Good for eye health .
4. Promotes wound healing.
5. Improves digestion, regulates intestinal peristalsis, which helps to lose weight, as well as get rid of toxins.
6. Accelerates the assimilation of protein (it is recommended to add it to meat dishes).
7. Improves water-salt balance.
8. Relieves swelling.
9. Relieves fatigue, stress, invigorates, tones (especially useful in the heat).
10. Strengthens the joints.
11. Low in calories, which makes dieting easier, while fiber gives a long feeling of satiety - this is the main benefit of celery for women in losing weight. It also relieves the symptoms of menstruation, eases the course of menopause.
12. For men, it is important in that it improves potency, reduces the risk of prostatitis.

How and how much to eat to lose weight

The main thing for the process of losing weight is to eat a vegetable not sometimes, but constantly, in a course.

It can be eaten fresh, as well as made into juice (it can be diluted with water), cocktail , added to any dishes.

Pure juice is best drunk in the morning on an empty stomach to stimulate digestion - 1 tbsp is enough. spoons.

All parts of the plant are useful:

1. Stem. It is high in fiber, which is beneficial for metabolism, stomach function and weight loss. It can be stewed, fried, steamed whole.
2. Root. Choose from tight, medium or large. It is convenient to add it to complex dishes (for example, salads): for this, the root must be chopped (chopped or grated).

The maximum daily rate is up to 250 g. You can distribute the amount for meals as you like.

The course should be 1-2 weeks, longer is not desirable. During this period, you can lose an average of 5 kg.

Contraindications

The plant is not recommended for use when:

• stomach ulcer;
• epilepsy;
• individual intolerance;
• in the last trimester of pregnancy and lactation.

Before starting a diet, it is better to start introducing it into the diet little by little.to understand how the body tolerates it.

Diet for 7 days

You can lose from 2 to 5 kg on this one. The more the initial body weight of the losing weight, the more weight can be lost.

Menu

Day 1.2

• All day: only celery soup, juice and water are allowed.

Day 3

• All day: any fruit .

Day 4

• All day:  fruit and a glass of celery juice after each meal.

Day 5

• Breakfast: yogurt.
• Lunch: salad of carrots, celery, dried fruits.
• Dinner: salad of carrots and cabbage, a glass of celery juice.

Day 6

• Breakfast: yogurt, fruit salad.
• Lunch: celery salad.
• Dinner: boiled potatoes with cabbage, baked apple.

Day 7

• All day: celery concentrate, fruits, cereals, bread, vegetables.

Day 8

• All day: celery soup, juice from it, water.

rules

1. You can eat no more than 250 g of a vegetable per day or drink no more than 100 g of juice from it.
2. Additionally, it is recommended to use the seeds as a seasoning.
3. The stems can be boiled, stewed, fried, eaten raw. The roots are best boiled or baked.
4. The rest of the food should be less fatty and as healthy as possible.

Recipes

1. Drink with carrots and cucumbers

Ingredients:

• Stems - 3 pcs.
• Cucumber  - 2 pcs.
• Carrots - 1 pc.
• Pear - 2 pcs.

Preparation:

• Wash everything, peel, chop finely.
• Squeeze out the juice. If it is too thick, you can add water.

2. Juice with tomatoes

Ingredients:

• Celery root - 2 pcs.
• Tomato juice - 150 ml.
• Lemon is half.

Preparation:

• Pour the lemon over with boiling water, squeeze out the juice.
• Cut the root.
• Mix everything, add juice, beat with a blender.

3. Avocado smoothie

Ingredients:

• Stems - 2 pcs.
• Banana - 2 pcs.
• Avocado  - 1 pc.
• Spinach leaves - half a glass.
• Water - 200 ml.
• Honey to taste.

Preparation:

• Finely chop the food, put in a blender bowl.
• Grind thoroughly, add water with honey, mix.

4. Kiwi smoothie

Ingredients:

• Stem - 1 pc.
• Apple - 2 pcs.
• Kiwi - 2 pcs.
• Water - 120 ml.

Preparation:

• Peel the apples, remove the core.
• Slice the fruit.
• Remove the skin from the stem, chop finely.
• Mix ingredients, add water.
• Stir with a blender until smooth.

5. Turnip salad

Ingredients:

• Root - 1 pc.
• Carrots - 1 pc.
• Turnip - 1 pc.

Preparation:

• Peel all ingredients, coarsely grate, mix.

6. Salad with ginger

Among the properties of ginger there is also an acceleration of weight loss,in combination with celery, the effect will only increase.

Ingredients:

• Ginger root - 3 cm
• Celery root - 30 g.
• Beets - 1 pc.
• Carrots - 1 pc.
• Lemon - 1 pc.
• Olive oil.
• Apple vinegar.
• Egg - 1 pc. (to taste for satiety).

Preparation:

• Wash and clean all components. Remove the zest from the lemon.
• Boil the beets and carrots, cut into cubes.
• Finely chop the lemon.
• Mix everything, pour with vinegar, oil, lemon juice.

7. Apple salad

An apple will improve the taste of celery and make it softer.

Ingredients:

• Root - 30 g.
• Apple (optionally peeled) - 2 pcs.
• Bulgarian pepper - 3 pcs.
• Yogurt - 200 ml.
• Parsley.

Preparation:

• Chop the root and parsley.
• Cut apples and peppers into strips.
• Put everything in a bowl, pour in yogurt, mix.

8. Puree with kefir

Ingredients:

• Kefir (with a fat content not higher than 2.5%) - 1 liter.
• Water - 200 ml.
• Stems - 400 g.

Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender. Grind until smooth.

9. Puree with honey

Ingredients:

• Stem - 500 g.
• Lemon - 2 pcs.
• Honey - 120 g.

Preparation:

• Peel the lemons, remove the seeds.
• Beat the celery and lemon with a blender until smooth.
• Add honey, stir.
• Let it brew for 3 days.

10. Oatmeal cutlets

Ingredients:

• Oat flakes  - 100 g.
• Stems - 300 g.
• Egg (raw) - 1 pc.
• Milk - 250 ml.
• Onion - 1 head.
• Salt to taste.
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp.

Preparation:

• Pour the flakes with milk, leave for 30 minutes.
• Finely chop celery and onion, add to the flakes.
• Add raw egg.
• Drizzle with lemon juice and salt.
• Form cutlets, bake or extinguish them.