6 Healthy Nutrients in Celery Cucumber Juice

If you’re trying to add more veggies to your diet, you might consider drinking them. It’s a convenient way to get your fill on the go. To take just one example, the combination of celery and cucumber in a fresh juice gives you a crisp, low-sugar beverage that keeps you hydrated and on track with your daily vitamin goals.

That said, it’s important to understand how juicing changes the way your body processes these vegetables.

“Juicing celery and cucumbers reduces the fiber content by over 90 percent, especially the insoluble fiber found in the pulp,” says Dawn Menning, RD, CDCES, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at Nutu.

But fiber isn’t the be-all and end-all. There are tons of potential benefits to drinking celery cucumber juice, including immune support, hydration, and inflammation control.

Magnesium for Blood Pressure and Glucose Control

Potassium for Electrolyte Balance and Bone Health

To reach those goals, adding a glass of fresh celery cucumber juice to your routine is an easy option.

“Drinking it alongside breakfast, lunch or dinner is a good way to increase fluid intake and vegetable consumption,” says Heewon L. Gray, PhD, RDN, an associate professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. “It can also be consumed between meals as a refreshing beverage or light snack.”

Vitamin C for Immune and Tissue Health

Since vitamin C dissolves in water, most of it ends up right in your glass. You’ll lose some nutritional value in the discarded pulp — and even more if you strip the skin off the cucumber before juicing — but the majority stays in the drink.

Vitamin A for Vision and Immune Support

“Since this juice is essentially fat-free, pairing it with a source of healthy fat will meaningfully improve absorption,” says Jamie Schwartz, RD, a registered dietitian at Health Loft. To maximize these health benefits, Schwartz recommends pairing the juice with fat-containing foods like avocado toast, eggs, Greek yogurt with nuts, or a handful of almonds.

Vitamin K for Blood Clotting and Bone Health

If you’re currently taking a blood thinner, Schwartz says to proceed with caution. A sudden increase in vitamin K from juicing can reduce the effectiveness of warfarin and increase your clotting risk.

“Celery and cucumber [especially with skin/leaves] contain vitamin K1, which affects blood clotting,” she says. “For people taking warfarin (Coumadin), the goal is consistent vitamin K intake, not avoiding vitamin K altogether.”

Talk to a healthcare professional before making major dietary changes so they can adjust your warfarin dosing as needed.

Antioxidants for Cellular Protection and Heart Health

Celery and cucumber juice is rich in antioxidants, which act as a shield for your body’s cells against free radicals that can damage them.

When combined in a juice, the antioxidants from these two vegetables work together to fight inflammation and support long-term heart health.

How to Make Celery and Cucumber Juice

Making your own juice at home allows you to create a healthier beverage.

By preparing celery cucumber juice yourself, you can skip the added sweeteners. Cutting out added sugar lowers your calorie intake, protects your heart health, and makes it easier to manage your weight.

Plus, it's simple to make. Just thoroughly wash your fresh vegetables, then combine chopped chunks of celery and unpeeled cucumber in a juicer, then process. You can squeeze in some fresh lemon for a little zing.