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What is celery
This plant is from the cute Umbrella family. Representatives of this family are clearly familiar to you, here are some of them:
- dill;
- fennel;
- caraway;
- carrot;
- lovage;
- hogweed;
- parsley;
- parsnip;
- coriander;
- to dull.
The homeland of celery is the Mediterranean countries. This plant was known to the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt. It was originally considered a medicinal plant. Medieval healers, knowing about the healing properties of celery, recommended it to patients to strengthen the body.
Since the XNUMXth century, celery began to spread widely in Europe, and in Russia they learned about it thanks to Catherine II.
Leaves, stem and root vegetable contain useful substances:
- ascorbic and oxalic acids;
- carotene;
- vegetable protein;
- essential oil;
- vitamins of group B, vitamins A, PP, E, K;
- potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus;
- flavonoids, purines, pectins, polysaccharides;
- cellulose;
- 100 g celery contains 16 calories.
This unique plant has a “negative calorie content”; the body spends more energy to digest it than it receives.
Types of celery
There are three types of celery:
- Sheet.
- Petiolate.
- Root.
In this article, we will focus on stalked celery.
Petiolate celery: useful properties
The properties of celery are multifaceted: it is able to treat many diseases:
- indicated for diabetes mellitus;
- prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
- useful for heart disease;
- lowers blood pressure;
- It stimulates mental activity;
- promotes the breakdown of fats;
- has a positive effect on metabolism;
- helps to lose weight;
- is an aphrodisiac;
- stimulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- lowers blood cholesterol;
- has an antiseptic, diuretic and tonic effect;
- improves water-salt metabolism;
- has a positive effect on neuroses;
- improves blood supply;
- strengthens the immune system;
- helps to fight malignant formations;
- is a natural antibiotic.
All parts of celery are added to salads, soups, various dishes, sauces, and canning.
Celery: contraindications
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- thrombophlebitis, varicose veins;
- gastritis;
- increased acidity;
- peptic ulcer;
- give up celery juice in the presence of kidney stones, in the gallbladder, with gout;
- intolerance.
Video
In this video, more information “Stalked celery: benefits and harms”
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