To add to your diet celery is very useful.
Celery is from the same family as the parsley with the fennel.
It can grow to a height of up to 16 inches. White celery is grown shaded from direct sunlight, so it has less chlorophyll compared to its greener counterparts. Stalks of celery are crispy and are often used to make a soup or a salad. It has a salty taste, so celery juice goes well with sweeter fruit juices. Depending on the variety, some can be very salty.
Nutritional benefits
Celery leaves have high content of vitamin A, whilst the stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich reserves of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and many essential amino acids. Nutrients in the fiber are released during squeeze the juice by helping the intestines. The natural organic sodium (salt) in celery is very safe for consumption, it is actually necessary for the body. Even people who are salt-sensitive can safely take the sodium in celery, unlike table salt (iodized sodium) which is harmful for people with high blood pressure. While many foods lose nutrients during cooking, most of the compounds in celery are well retained during cooking.
Health benefits
Celery has always been associated with lowering blood pressure. In combination with other juices it provides different formula that help in the treatment of other diseases. Recent studies have shown that celery might also be effective in the fight against cancer.
Some of the benefits of celery juice
Acidity: the important minerals in this magical juice effectively balance the blood pH of the body, neutralizing acidity.
Athletes
Celery juice acts as the perfect post-workout tonic as it replaces lost electrolytes and regidratirtee the body with its rich minerals.
Blood pressure: celery has organic sodium, which actually reduces blood pressure, not increases it. Drinking celery juice every day for a week significantly helps lower blood pressure. Compound called phthalide, helps to relax the muscles around arteries, dilates blood vessels and allows blood to flow normally. To be effective, drink the juice for one week stop for three weeks and start again.
Cancer: it is Known that celery contains at least eight families of anti-cancer compounds. Among them are the acetylenes, which have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Phenolic acids which block the action of prostaglandins that promote the growth of tumor cells. And coumarins which help prevent free radicals from damaging cells.
Cholesterol: this humble pale juice has been shown to effectively and significantly reduce total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Stomach cancer and rectal cancer:the phytochemical coumarins prevent the formation and development of colon cancer and stomach.
Constipation: the natural laxative effect of celery helps to relieve constipation. It also helps relax nerves that have been overloaded with artificial laxatives.
Cooling: in dry and hot weather drink a glass of celery juice two or three times a day, between meals. It wonderfully helps to normalize body temperature.
Diuretic: the Potassium and sodium in celery juice helps to regulate body fluid and stimulate urine production making it important help to rid the body of excess fluid.
Inflammation: polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis.
Kidney function: Celery promotes healthy and normal kidney function, helping to remove toxins from the body. While eliminating toxins it also prevents formation of kidney stones.
Nervous system: the organic alkaline minerals in celery juice have a calming effect on the nervous system, making it a perfect drink for insomnia.
Weight loss: often drink celery juice throughout the day. It helps curb your cravings for sweets and harmful foods.
The destruction of urinary stones:the diuretic effect of celery juice also helps break down and eliminate bladder stones and gallbladder. You can expect many more healing benefits from celery juice as you consume its natural sodium.
Consumption tips
Choose green celery. Store celery in an airtight container or wrap in a plastic bag. Don’t leave it at room temperature too long, as it quickly fades. If your fade celery, sprinkle it with a little water and put it in the fridge for a few hours. He will restore their freshness.
ATTENTION
Celery is such a succulent plant that it produces its own “pesticide” to protect itself from fungi. This protective layer is called psoralens, which although protects the celery, may not so good to act on health of some people. If you begin to experience skin problems after eating celery, it might mean that you have a sensitivity to psoralens.
Some people with low blood pressure had complained that celery lowers blood pressure. I personally have not faced this problem, so I think that it individually. But, you might want to avoid celery if you have low blood pressure. Listen to your body when you take celery.
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