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Celery, with scientific name Apium graveolens, has powerful and
amazing health benefits. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
All parts of celery are edible. It is used in different cuisines. And
unlike other vegetables, it can keep its nutrients during cooking. If
the celery juice is combined to other powerful juices, it may help
treat other conditions.

Nutrients in Celery:

Celery is a rich source of folio acid, potassium, calcium, iron,
sodium, magnesium, phosphorus and plenty of essential amino acids.

The leaves are a good source of Vitamin A.

The stem has high content of Vitamin B1, B2, B6 and Vitamin C.

It is a good source of fiber.

Health Benefits:

Anti-Cancer. The celery is known to have anti-cancer compounds. The
Coumarins may help damage free radical cells, thus celery may be
effective for cancer prevention. The Acetylenics may stop tumor cells
from growing. And Phenolic acids may as well block the growth of
tumor.

Diuretic. Celery has diuretic compounds that helps the body get rid of
excess fluids. Celery juice contains sodium and potassium that helps
stimulate urine production. The seed helps improve the quality and
quantity of urine.

Celery helps cure Urinary Tract Infection.

Its diuretic compounds help treat bladder infection.

Its diuretic effect may prevent kidney stones formation while it
assists in breaking and eliminating urinary and gall bladder stones.

Cholesterol. Celery juice is said to be effective in lowering total
cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL).

Lower Blood Pressure. The coumarin compound in celery juice helps
relax the muscles around the arteries that helps blood to flow
normally.

Inflammation. Celery has analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds
that helps relieve inflammation like gout, arthritis, osteoarthritis,
bronchitis and asthma.

Nervous System:

Weight Loss. Celery contains hormones that soothes the central nervous
system that makes losing weight easier. Celery juice will lessen
cravings for sweets. It has no  calories and it contains fiber that is
good for weight loss.

Sleep Disorder. The organic alkaline mineral and magnesium in celery
juice helps calm the nervous system, that is good for insomniacs and
may heal other sleep disorders.

Stomach. Celery can provide special benefits to the stomach. According
to studies, it may decrease the risk of stomach cancer.

Constipation. Due to its natural laxative effect it helps relieve
constipation. Celery juice is a good source of fiber, that boosts
bowel movement.

Halitosis. Celery helps cleanse bacteria caused by improper brushing
and left food particles, from the back of the tongue.

Fungal Infection. Celery contains fungicides that may help in treating
fungal infection.

Acidity. The celery has high sodium content at is balanced by the high
level of potassium. The juice neutralizes acidity in the body.

Celery juice is a good after workout drink because it replaces lost
electrolytes. And its rich minerals rehydrates the body.

A glass of celery juice a day can be added to a weight loss diet.

For treating gout, you may drink a glass of celery juice daily, or
munch a stalk instead.

To cure indigestion, celery soup or salad is good.

To reduce bad breath, munch a stalk daily.

For Consumption:

Choose fresh green celery. The ribs should be firm and crunchy.

Raw celery can be used for salad. It can be chopped and added to other
salad vegetables. It can be served steamed. It can be an addition to
soup or vegetable stir-fries. And it can be made as juice.