29 Health Benefits of Celery
1. Anti-inflammatory – Celery contains apiuman, and apiuman is a pectin substance that’s important for bringing about the anti-inflammatory response in the body. Celery helps with arthritis and asthma, and celery contains natural COX-2 inhibitors which don’t have side effects like prescription drug COX-2 inhibitors.
2. Increases Libido – Studies show that celery contains androstenol and androstenone which boosts libido.
3. Lots of Antioxidants – Celery contains lots of great antioxidants that help to repair DNA damage and prevent DNA damage. Also antioxidants slow the aging process. Celery contains phenolic compounds like those found in green tea.
4. Heart Health – Celery contains compounds that help to prevent atherosclerosis. And celery also helps to prevent inflammation of the cardiovascular system thus helping to prevent heart attacks.
5. Relax Smooth Muscle – Celery has the ability to relax smooth muscles thus helping to lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks.
6. Fiber – Celery contains lots of fiber which creates a good environment for growing of probiotic bacteria which keeps your immune system strong.
7. Alkalizing – Celery balances acid in your system thus helping to prevent disease.
8. Good for the GI Tract – Studies show that celery has the ability to prevent inflammation of the GI tact caused by fried foods. Celery also helps with gas, and soothes the GI tract… in fact Commission E in Germany recommends celery for upset stomachs.
9. Lowers Blood Pressure – Celery contains phthalides which lowers blood pressure
10. Lowers Body Temperature – Celery juice is great for balancing your body temperature if it’s hot.
20. Electrolytes – Celery juice is great for athletes, because celery juice contains good electrolytes that are important to replace when you sweat.
21. Anti-fungal – Celery is a powerful anti-fungal compounds.
Storing – Celery will keep for a long time in the refrigerator, but in order get the most nutrients from your celery… you should eat it within 5 to 7 days.
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