Celery

Celery

Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.

Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove that there are many cardiovascular benefits. In recent pharmacological studies, celery demonstrates both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that help improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as prevent heart disease.

Celery also provides dietary fiber – especially when you eat more than one cup at a time – that boosts digestion and weight loss. In addition, celery’s high percentage of water and electrolytes can prevent dehydration, and special compounds help celery to act as a diuretic and reduce bloating. As a supplier of antioxidant flavonoids and polyphenol phytonutrients, other significant benefits of celery include its ability to improve liver, skin, eye and cognitive health. (Who needs Gatorade, ha ha!)

Celery’s Highly Nutritional Benefits

Most people will eat the stalk of the celery, but did you know the leaves and seeds of celery are also edible and beneficial? Celery leaves are fantastic cook with, add to juice or salads, and they make a great addition to stir-fries and soups.

Celery seeds, whether in whole seed form, extract form, juiced, or ground, all have their own amazing, impressive health benefits! Celery helps to lower inflammation, purge impurities, and fight bacterial infections.  Additionally, celery is grown around the world for its beneficial seeds (which are actually a very small type of fruit). Celery seeds are commonly used as a spice when crushed, and they contain a special oil based compound called Apiol, which is used as a flavoring agent. It’s also used for it’s therapeutic medicinal uses.

Celery, formally called Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery are vast!  It is, first and foremost, an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.

Natural Diuretic, Great for Purging & Weight Loss

There is nothing quite like celery to flush out the bad and replace it with the good. When you’re feeling sluggish, overheated, bloated, over indulged, or just plain lousy, celery is a perfect food source to purge whatever’s ailing you!  Throw it into a salad or add it to your favorite juice, celery will make you feel fabulous quickly. With its built-in natural sodium, minerals and vitamins, it is one of the greatest hydration sources on the planet.  It’s a crucial food to integrate into your diet if you are looking to lose weight. High value, no fat!  

Did You Know? There is nothing like celery to help purge alcohol and other impurities right out of your system! If you’re nursing a hang over or any other over indulgence, make yourself a virgin Bloody Mary, with natural organic tomatoes, carrots, parsley and celery. Afterward, get in a good workout and hit the steam room or sauna to “sweat it out” if possible.  You’ll will begin to feel better fast as the celery goes to work on getting rid of all those toxins!

Celery Nutrition Facts

One cup of chopped celery has: (1) (percentages based on the RDA for adult women)

16 calories
0 fat
1 gram of protein
5 grams of fiber
5 milligrams vitamin K (37%)
36 milligrams folate (9%)
22 milligrams vitamin A (9%)
263 milligrams potassium (8%)
1 milligrams vitamin C (5%)
40 milligrams calcium (4%)
0.08 milligrams vitamin B6 (4%)

Celery is one of the best foods you can consume for vibrant health, so have some today and feel fantastic right away!