All The Reasons You Should Keep Loving On Celery

This was the first year we grew celery in our garden and I’m so glad we did!! I was so surprised by how big, green, and strong our garden celery got. The celery leaves were a lot bigger and greener than those of store-bought celery. Not only did our garden celery look different, the taste of the garden celery was even different from store bought. It’s slightly more bitter and had more of a ‘taste’ than store-bought.

Celery (and celery juice) have been all the rage since a famous doctor promoted the vegetable for healing all types of ailments and illnesses. CELERY IS AMAZING, but definitely not a miracle cure for illnesses/ailments. As is the case for most vegetables, celery is full of many nutritional properties that can promote our health in well-being when eaten regularly!

Let’s talk celery facts babes!

BENEFITS OF CELERY:

WATER — almost 95% 

ANTIOXIDANTS — more than 10 types in 1 stalk! Antioxidants prevent/delay cell damage 

VITAMINS K, A, C, FOLATE — important for bone, blood & heart health, vision, and immunity 

POTASSIUM, IRON, MAGNESIUM, SODIUM — needed for fluid balance, cell growth, muscle/bone health & regulation of blood pressure

FIBER — (1 cup celery = 5g fiber) promotes digestive health & keeps you regular 

 BECAUSE OF ALL THESE PROPERTIES, CELERY CAN —>>
promote hydration, aid in acid reflux/heartburn relief, support digestion & reduce inflammation 

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WAYS TO INCREASE CELERY CONSUMPTION:

▫️Snack on raw celery, dip it in hummus, tzatziki, or peanut butter! 

▫️Sauté it, steam it, bake it, incorporate it into dinners, and the bases of soups & sauces!

▫️Add celery to salads & Blend it into smoothies or juice it for hydration!