Celery juice is exactly what it sounds like – the juice from celery stalks. It is mainly water, but also provides many minerals, nutrients and antioxidants that provide possible health benefits. What is in Celery Juice It takes about 6 medium stalks of celery to produce 8 fluid ounces of celery juice. According to the FDA’s FoodDataCentral, the nutrient breakdown for 8 fl. oz. of celery juice and 6 medium stalks of celery are practically identical (1). The only noticeable difference is the amount of fiber. Celery and celery juice have high levels of Vit K, folate and potassium; good amounts of Vit C, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, B-vitamins;…

Ashwagandha is an herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine that has gained a lot of popularity in the western world. Although it has been used for thousands of years in India, it has only recently been under scientific investigation. Ashwagandha is known for promoting physical and mental health as well as increasing longevity and a rejuvenating effect. A study was done in 2019 on 60 healthy adults suffering from mild stress where they were randomly divided into two groups of 30 people and observed for 60 days. One group received a placebo while the other group received an Ashwagandha extract. The study showed there was a significant improvement in mental…

We can find vitamins and supplement in almost every store and we see them being promoted everywhere online. But what is the difference between vitamins and supplements? Do we need them? Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients, and our bodies need them to maintain healthy bodily functions. We should gather the majority of our needed vitamins and minerals through our food and nutrition, but if we cannot succeed in doing that, we can utilize supplements. There have been studies done on vitamins and supplement, but how do we know which ones are the best? You might be thinking, how can one be better than another or why? The FDA…