The wonderful health benefits of celery.....................

sportyskylar

yum

Eaglesfanintn

I definitely do not like celery, but I may have to learn to. Too many good benefits from eating it!

SophieB74656

I like celery, but only with some kind of dip or something. I had some yesterday actually , made a pretty good dip too. A small container of lowfat greek yogurt mixed with a packet of zero sodium chicken broth.

another good dip, but not one I recommend bringing to work is to take a whole thing of garlic and roast it in the oven until it's soft, then squeeze out the individual pieces and mix it with some sour cream or greek yogurt

i'm going to have to try the laughing cow cheese with some

SophieB74656

I definitely do not like celery, but I may have to learn to. Too many good benefits from eating it!

a trick might be to find some kind of dip or smear to go with it that you like

MFPAddict

CELERY MAKES THE HOOHA TASTE BETTER TOO !!!! FOR REAL I READ THIS YEARS AGO. ALONG WITH PINEAPPLE

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hearts_2015

interesting

jcstanton

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That's the first I've heard that. For a while, I was eating TONS of celery (literally a whole bunch every day). I've slacked off in the last few months, though, because it's really hard to find good celery during the winter months. Gonna have to get back on the wagon in that regard, I guess.

SophieB74656

Just remember that if you buy celery at the store, you should try and buy it ORGANIC!! It's on the list of the "Dirty Dozen", fruits and vegetables that have the highest absorption rate of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. It is in fact, NUMBER 2 on the list. Here's the link: (which also shows the "Clean 15", foods ok to buy non organic)

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/

and the list:

•strawberries
•celery
•peaches
•apples
•domestic blueberries
•nectarines
•sweet bell peppers
•spinach, kale and collard greens
•cherries
•potatoes
•imported grapes
•lettuce

But thanks for the post!

I can tell you this honestly, I've worked in the grocery supply industry for many years...organic doesn't mean much, just over priced. There aren't that many regulations and they arent' really enforced

firstnamekaren

I love me some celery, even when I was a kid. I will try to eat a ton more now!!

MFPAddict

CELERY MAKES THE HOOHA TASTE BETTER TOO !!!! FOR REAL I READ THIS YEARS AGO. ALONG WITH PINEAPPLE

Before & After photos are quite popular on this site. If before & after taste testing is allowed, I will happily volunteer.

llahairdna

Why does it make my mouth go numb?

HAHA I know and I have no answer for you but mine gets sort of numbish <

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I know not a word but it works for me

Happens to me, too! I googled it and found this on several different sites. "The numbing effect you're noticing is from the Eugenol in the celery. It is the same compound found in higher concentrations in cloves."

kokaneesailor

Celery, the backbone of the mirepoix, I use it almost everyday in my soups. Now that I have changed my diet, celery no longer dies a slow painful death in my crisper. I go thru about 2 bunches a week. Thanks for sharing this post.:bigsmile:

branflake6

good to know I love celery

siloparek

I like celery, but when I was getting into juicing, I read all over that celery had a lot of sodium in it, so you should use sparingly.

So my "snack" food to go with hummus or what have you became sugar snap peas. Good and good for you, not too much sodium.

MyFeistyEvolution

CELERY MAKES THE HOOHA TASTE BETTER TOO !!!! FOR REAL I READ THIS YEARS AGO. ALONG WITH PINEAPPLE

LOL.

I read the same about orange juice years ago.

vettle

that sucks, because I am allergic to celery.

patkterry

very motivating to get some celery, didn't know it could calm me down. Since I have been dieting, sometimes its like my best ( and worst) friend has died. I cannot "eat" my problems any longer...Thanks for the tip!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

I can eat celery raw with nothing on it. I love the taste/texture.

I do too, but I like it better with almond or macadamia nut butter.

BrianSharpe

http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-celery.html


If you're going to cut and paste directly from a website please attribute it to the authors. Plagiarism is uncool.

MFPAddict

http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-celery.html


If you're going to cut and paste directly from a website please attribute it to the authors. Plagiarism is uncool.

Yes OP. Please leave the cool kids table. You are banned for a week.

shalinimunjal

I love celery. I love it even more with greek yogurt!! Wonderfully balanced snack that way. My toddler loves it with greek yogurt too.

jcstanton

Health Benefits of Celery


Health benefits of celery are - they are rich in vitamin C, they lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, reduce high blood pressure, and promote health.



Celery contains amino acids, boron, calcium, chlorine, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sulfur , zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. Celery is also a salad ingredient, which contains fiber.

Celery is a crunchy vegetable that belongs to the umbelliferae family.

The health benefits of celery include the following


◦ Reduced blood pressure: Celery contains a chemical that can lower levels of stress hormones in your blood. This allows blood vessels to expand, giving your blood more room, thereby reducing pressure.
◦Reduced cholesterol: Eating celery daily may reduce artery-clogging cholesterol
◦Good antiseptic: Celery seeds help in uric acid elimination. So, celery is good for people with bladder disorders, kidney problems, cystitis etc. Celery seeds also assist in avoiding urinary tract infection in women.
◦Healthy joints: Celery is good for people suffering from arthritis, rheumatism and gout. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce swelling and pain around the joints. Celery sticks contain a diuretic substance, which help to remove uric acid crystals that build around joints.
◦Prevents cancer: Celery contains phthalides and polyacetylenes. These anti cancer components detoxify carcinogens. Celery also contains coumarins that enhance the activity of certain white blood cells.
◦Improved immune system: Celery is rich in vitamin C; therefore it booststhe immune system.
◦Relief from cold: Because of the presence of vitamin C, taking celery gives you relief from cold.
◦Reduces severity of asthma: Vitamin C prevents free radical damage and thus reduces the severity of inflammatory conditions like asthma.
◦Cardiovascular health: Presence of vitamin C in the roots of celery promotes cardiovascular health. Roots
◦Diuretic activity: Celery is rich in both sodium and potassium. These minerals help in regulating fluid balance.
◦Relief from migraine: Presence of coumarins gives relief from migraines.
◦Treats rheumatism: Celery extracts, which contain85% 3nB, are effective for treating arthritis and muscular pains.
◦Good for diabetic patients: Celery leaves are also eaten for treating diabetic conditions.
◦Relief from ophthalmologic disease: Dripping celery tea drops on eyelids is good for ophthalmologic affectations.

Because of the high calcium content, celery calms the nerves. So, eating celery helps people to be calm. Celery acts as an antioxidant too. All parts of celery including seed, root and leaves, can be used. Drinking celery juice before meal will help you to reduce your weight. Celery has many other nutritional benefits: Eating celery regularly helps to avoid diseases of kidney, pancreas, liver and gallbladder; neuritis, constipation, asthma, high blood pressure, catarrh, pyorrhea and dropsy, brain over work, acidosis, anemia, obesity and tuberculosis. It also helps in the improvement of teeth.

You inspired me. I stopped at the grocery store on the way home from work and bought a bunch of celery. I'm eating it as I'm typing this. :happy: