You’ve probably seen the claims: celery juice cures everything from acne to inflammation, boosts energy, and transforms your entire health. As someone who’s tried pretty much every wellness trend that crosses my Instagram feed, I decided to put celery juice to the test for 30 straight days.
Here’s my completely honest experience — the good, the bad, and the surprisingly green reality of drinking 16 ounces of celery juice every single morning.
Week one was rougher than expected
The first few days were actually fine. Fresh celery juice tastes like… celery. It’s not delicious, but it’s not terrible either. Kind of like drinking a mild, salty green smoothie without the sweetness.
But by day four, the novelty wore off completely. Juicing celery every morning became a chore. My juicer was constantly dirty, my kitchen smelled like celery, and I started dreading that first gulp.
The worst part? I felt absolutely no different. No energy boost, no clearer skin, no magical transformation. Just the taste of celery lingering in my mouth and a slightly annoyed feeling that I’d been duped by social media.
The digestive situation got interesting
Around day 10, I noticed my digestion actually did change. I was more regular, and that bloated feeling I sometimes get after meals seemed less intense. Whether this was the celery juice or just drinking more liquid in general, I couldn’t tell.
My stomach also felt less heavy in the mornings. I typically eat breakfast pretty soon after waking up, but the celery juice seemed to curb my appetite slightly. Not dramatically, but enough to notice.
The hydration factor was real too. Starting the day with 16 ounces of liquid meant I was getting a head start on my daily water intake, which probably contributed to feeling less sluggish.
Energy levels were hit or miss
The promised energy boost never materialized the way celery juice advocates claim it will. I didn’t wake up feeling like I could conquer the world or experience sustained energy throughout the day.
However, I did notice that my afternoon energy crashes were slightly less dramatic. Instead of feeling like I needed a nap at 3 p.m., I felt more consistently tired but not completely depleted.
This could have been the placebo effect, better hydration, or just the routine of doing something healthy first thing in the morning. Either way, it wasn’t the life-changing energy transformation I’d been expecting.
My skin stayed exactly the same
One of the biggest promises of celery juice is clearer, glowing skin. After 30 days, my skin looked exactly the same as it did before I started. No improvement, no decline, just the same skin I’ve always had.
I was really hoping for some kind of glow or reduction in occasional breakouts, but nothing changed. My skincare routine remained far more effective than celery juice for managing my complexion.
This was probably the most disappointing part of the experiment since skin benefits are heavily promoted by celery juice enthusiasts.
The practical challenges were real
Drinking celery juice every day is more work than you’d think. Fresh celery goes bad quickly, so I was constantly buying more. My juicer needed cleaning every single day, which added time to my morning routine.
The cost added up too. Good quality celery isn’t cheap, and you need a lot of it to make 16 ounces of juice. I was spending about $4-5 daily just on celery, which is more than I typically spend on breakfast.
Travel became complicated. I had to plan around access to fresh celery and a juicer, which meant skipping days when I was away from home.
What actually worked about the routine
The best part of the celery juice experiment wasn’t the juice itself — it was having a consistent morning routine. Starting each day with something I believed was healthy put me in a better mindset for making other good choices.
I also noticed that I was paying more attention to how I felt throughout the day. When you’re doing a health experiment, you become more aware of your energy, mood, and physical sensations.
The ritual of juicing and drinking something first thing in the morning felt intentional and calming, even when the taste wasn’t great.
My honest verdict on the celery juice hype
After 30 days, I can confidently say that celery juice isn’t the miracle cure it’s made out to be. It’s not harmful, but it’s also not life-changing for most people.
The slight digestive improvements I experienced could probably be achieved more easily and cheaply by drinking more water and eating more fiber. The energy benefits were minimal and inconsistent.
If you enjoy the taste and have money to spend on a daily juicing habit, celery juice won’t hurt you. But if you’re looking for dramatic health improvements, you’ll probably be disappointed.
Better alternatives that actually work
Instead of celery juice, try drinking more water first thing in the morning, eating more vegetables throughout the day, and establishing any consistent morning routine that makes you feel good.
Your money and time are better spent on proven health strategies like regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet. Save the celery juice for special occasions or when you genuinely enjoy it, not because you think it’ll transform your health.
