Here’s why you should eat more celery

Celery is not only great for incorporating into salads, soups and stir-fry’s, but is also loaded with vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, folate, vitamin K, fiber, and protein.

Here are 10 health benefits of celery:

1 Lowers inflammation 

Celery is loaded with polysaccharides and antioxidants. The antioxidants have the ability to cure free-radical damage that contributes to inflammation. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis are caused by inflammation.

2 Reduces  high cholesterol 

Regular consumption of celery is effective in reducing high cholesterol. You can add celery to your diet to help protect and improve heart health.

3 Treats high blood pressure 

Celery seed extracts can treat high blood pressure because of their anti-hypertensive properties. Celery is loaded with potassium and calcium. And the muscle relaxant effect of celery can help to control blood pressure. Celery extract can improve your overall heart health.

4 Prevents liver diseases

Celery is an ideal liver cleansing food. Regular consumption of celery can help protect kidney health and prevent liver diseases. Celery is high in vitamin C, B, and A and iron.

5 Aids in weight loss

Regular consumption of celery can provide essential minerals, vitamins, and vital nutrients. It boosts lipid metabolism and is rich in electrolytes, antioxidants, potassium, B vitamins and vitamin C.

6 Fights infections 

Celery seeds contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and have been used to fight infections for centuries. The use of celery extract fights bacterial infections, improves the immune system and inhibits bacterial growth.

7 Cures bloating

The diuretic effect of celery brings a number of digestive benefits. Eating celery can treat water retention, relieve bloating and boost digestion. Celery is effective in reducing blood pressure because it contains anti-hypertension properties.

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8 Reduces risks of urinary tract infections 

Celery has the ability to boost urine production and decrease uric acid; therefore, eating celery on a regular basis can help prevent bacterial infections within the digestive tract and reproductive organs.

9 Keeps cancer at bay

Celery is one of the cancer-protective vegetables that also include fennel, carrots, parsnips, and parsley. Celery contains polyacetylenes that are chemoprotective compounds. Polyacetylenes can remove toxins and help prevent cancer formation, especially intestinal cancer, breast cancer and leukemia.

10 Prevent ulcers

Regular consumption of celery can help prevent and treat painful ulcers. A special type of ethanol extract in celery is effective in preventing the formation of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract.

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