You probably often use celery, but mixed with other vegetables, and do not often consider its huge contribution to your better health.

Apparently, this vegetable offers amazing health benefits, and we will give you 10 good reasons to start loving it:

Alleviates and relieves inflammation

This vegetable successfully treats inflammation, and relieves joint pain, as t is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Also, it provides great benefits in the case of asthma, and treats acne, as it contains salicylic acid which eliminates follicular clog.

Treats ‘bad’ cholesterol

The taste and aroma of celery are due to an ingredient known as butylphthalide, which reduces LDL, ‘bad’ cholesterol, which causes high blood pressure. Namely, the consumption of only 2 stalks of celery a day can reduce LDL by up to 7%!

Celery helps digestion

Celery is abundant in water and insoluble fiber and it effectively regulates your stool. Its cleansing properties make it a perfect diuretic.

Reduces high blood pressure

Celery is a rich source of active compounds known as phthalides, which boost the circulation by at least 14% and reduce the amount of stress hormones in the blood.

Supports eye health

A celery stalk provides 10% of daily vitamin A, which prevents vision degeneration due to aging, and protects the eyes. This vegetable is also high in polyphenol phytonutrients which keep your vision at 20/20.

Helps you lose weight

A full stalk of celery includes only 10 calories and plenty of water, so its consumption will keep you full and help you lose extra pounds.

Reduces stress

Celery is rich in magnesium, as much as 11mg per 100mg, and this mineral is a known stress reliever. Additionally, it is high in essential oils as well. The consumption of this vegetable will soothe the nervous system and will also help you fall asleep easily.

Regulates alkaline balance

Celery prevents the acidic state in the body, so its regular consumption will maintain a balance of the Ph levels in the body.

Fights cancer

Celery has a flavonoid known as luteolin which delays the formation of breast cancer cells, and inhibits the growth of cancer cells, especially in the case of the pancreas and colorectal cancer.

Also, you should know that the darker the color of the celery, the stronger the taste.

Note that you should steam the celery for best effects, as in this way, you will manage to preserve its original taste and up to 99% of its nutrients. The nutrients will be also better preserved if you chop it while fresh and store them in the fridge.

Source: besthealthyguide.com
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