As we all know, celery is the base of almost all soups we make, but it is also very healthy. However, it is also very neglected.
Celery has many beneficial properties for our health. It is in the family of parsley and dill. It can reach 40 cm in height. White celery is grown in shady places, because direct sunlight can damage it.
Celery contains many vitamins and minerals. Here are some of them:
- Celery has a very high content of vitamin A;
- Celery stems contain some B vitamins - B1, B2, B6;
- It also contains vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and essential amino acids;
- Especially valuable in the composition of celery are oxalates, which are beneficial if you have kidney stones;
- Celery juice, which is freshly squeezed, helps with constipation and regulates intestinal peristalsis. Sodium, which is contained in celery, is natural and organic and is absolutely harmless to eat because it does not contain artificially enriched salts. Our body needs a certain amount of sodium to work properly;
- Celery can help people with high blood pressure. Celery juice lowers blood cholesterol levels;
- We all know that almost all foods lose their useful properties after undergoing heat treatment. However, celery is not among them. It retains its nutrients;
- It helps to neutralize the acidity in the body and neutralize the pH;
- Celery has a very strong influence in the fight against cancer. Celery stops the growth of cancer cells. It is a powerful antioxidant and fights free radicals by inhibiting the growth and nourishment of malignant cancer cells;
- Celery juice is also a natural diuretic. This is a beneficial effect both for hypertensives and for keeping cool on warm days and in rooms, which is important for the proper functioning of the body;
- Celery is recommended for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis;
- Celery helps with normal kidney function.
And after all that has been said so far, the only advice I can give you is to get celery immediately and improve your health! And here is our delicious catalog of celery recipes.
