Celery is fat-free, high in fiber and water content and very low in calories, in fact a medium stalk of celery contains a mere six calories. Celery is also rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. With that in mind, here are 10 health benefits that you can enjoy from eating celery.
Benefit of Celery #1: Loaded with Antioxidants
A single stalk of celery contains up to 25 different antioxidants, all of which can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Benefit of Celery #2: Improves Digestive System
The high water and fiber content of celery is good news for the health of your stomach and digestive system in general.
Benefit of Celery #3: High H20 Content
That same high water content is also a good way to both enjoy a snack and keep up your hydration levels as well.
Benefit of Celery #4: Detoxifies Liver & Kidneys
Celery contains diuretic properties which means it a good friend of your liver and kidneys. That’s because the diuretic effect helps your liver and kidneys to expel toxins and waste from the body more efficiently.
Benefit of Celery #5: Loaded with Magnesium and Iron
The magnesium and iron found in celery is alkaline, which is great for reducing the digestive stress of acidic foods.
Benefit of Celery #6: Promotes Good Sleep
Celery has good magnesium content which can both help the muscles to relax, thus preventing cramps, and also allows the brain to relax, encouraging a good night’s sleep.
Benefit of Celery #7: Powerful Antibacterial Properties
Celery can also help fight off urinary tract infections with its powerful antibacterial qualities. It can also help fight off the formation of cysts throughout the body.
Benefit of Celery #8: Good for Eyes
The vitamin A and the compound lutein which are both found in celery, are excellent for the health of one’s eyes.
Benefit of Celery #9: Helps Reduce Anxiety and Stress
The calcium and potassium content of celery is good news when it comes to neurological health. Evidence has shown these minerals can help with issues such as anxiety and stress.
Benefit of Celery #10: Prevents Migraine Headaches
On top of all that, celery contains the compound coumarin, which is something that has been linked to the prevention of migraine headaches and control of other neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Ways to Consume Celery?
Celery can be consumed in any number of ways. Most famously, simply as a stick (maybe with a thin spread of peanut-butter for extra indulgence), which can prove to be quite fresh and tasty.
- Celery Stick (dipped into your favorite dairy free dressing)
- Finely Chopped into a Salad
- Celery Soup
- Celery Juice
Make the Most of your Celery
You can even grow your own celery from a celery base!
Conclusion
If you are serious about improving your health and would like to learn more about the benefits of Celery Juice, I highly recommend reading Anthony William’s book on Celery Juice. He will shed some light on more in depth details and benefits which are important to understand.