Celery…
You’ve probably eaten it…
You’ve probably eaten it more than once…
You’ve probably eaten it many, many times…
Celery belongs to the Apiaceae family.
Most everyone knows the delicious and satisfying crunch the light green stalks make when you bite down on them and high water content which make it a popular low calorie snack.
Here are 5 vital things that celery does for you…
1. It contains tons of Vitamins – Vitamin K, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, iron, ALL of those are in celery in healthy amounts… Celery also contains magnesium. Those vitamins and minerals are super helpful in nourishing the blood. Anyone with blood disorders and those suffering from rheumatism, high blood pressure, arthritis, and anemia would be wise to add celery to their diet.
2. Dietary fiber – despite being mainly water, celery also provides a fair amount of dietary fiber. The vegetable contains 1.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams.
3. Alkaline – celery is a highly alkaline food that stabilizes acidosis, aids in purifying the bloodstream, boosts digestive processes, can reduce or eliminate migraines, act as a natural stress reducer, reduce blood pressure, and even aid the body in fighting common skin
4. Coumarins – Celery contains a fair amount of compounds called coumarins. Studies show that coumarins enhance the activity of a specific type of white blood cells that will lend support to the vascular system. Celery’s rich organic sodium content helps break away and cleanse away calcium deposits from the joints and other areas where they form. The sodium holds these deposits in solution until they can be eliminated from the kidneys without any issues.
5. Gets rid of toxins – Celery is most famous for its natural diuretic qualities and is a powerhouse at flushing toxins out of the body. This simple and cheap stalk has impressive anti-inflammatory properties so should be eaten daily by anyone who suffers from auto-immune illnesses such as arthritis. It also boasts of fair amounts of calcium and silicon which add to its ability to support the body in repairing damaged ligaments and bones.
