Nutrients, Calories, Benefits of Pineapple, Unsweetened Varieties

Celery fruits are brewed as tea and drunk with shortness of breath, hiccups, as an antiemetic. It is considered a good remedy for senile constipation.

The fruits of the plant are used for asthma, diabetes, obesity.

In Bulgarian folk medicine, celery root is used as an analgesic, diuretic, appetite stimulant for kidney diseases, prostatitis, impotence. The juice of the plant is prescribed 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day.

In folk medicine in other countries, the fruits of celery, its grass and roots are used in the treatment of urolithiasis, neurosis, and insomnia. An ointment of its roots in butter is used in the treatment of wounds as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Due to its estrogenic properties, celery extracts are effective in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Celery herb extracts, thanks to apigenin, have a vasodilatory, hypotensive effect.

The mucus of the roots of the plant has an enveloping effect. Celery flavonoids strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and therefore it is prescribed for various diseases of the capillaries.

Alcoholic extracts of celery seeds have a pronounced anti-Helicobacter effect. A study by Iranian doctors showed that taking a collection consisting of Apium graveolens and Trachyspermum copticom is more effective than omeprazole in the treatment of functional dyspepsia.

Celery herb extracts have anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic effects.

Celery herb and seeds have a pronounced hypoglycemic effect.

Experimental studies have shown that taking celery seed extract reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins and increases high-density lipoproteins.

Positive results of treatment of rheumatism and prostatitis with celery have been obtained. Studies have shown that celery extracts prevent the development of cognitive decline associated with depression with age.

3-N-butylphthalide, isolated from celery seeds, has a pronounced neuroprotective effect, prevents damage to nerve cells during ischemia and when exposed to chemical agents.

Experimental studies have shown that celery seed L-3-n-butylphthalide restored the synaptic connection (the cause of cognitive impairment) that was impaired in a model of Alzheimer's disease. Celery Dl-3nbutylphthalide prevents the development of cognitive impairment in chronic conditions of hypoxia/hypercapnia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Experimental animal studies have shown that taking aqueous extracts of celery leaves increases the rate of spermatogenesis and sperm quality.

Varieties of celery. Which is more useful: root, stem, leaves?

The taste of celery is unusual and unlike other vegetables - bittersweet, the aroma is spicy and strong.

Root celery is mainly grown for its fleshy, rounded root crops, the shape of which is similar to a large apple.

Both the roots and the leaves of this vegetable contain a large amount of the most valuable amino acids, such as:

• Valin.

• Isoleucine (controls hemoglobin levels, maintains the heart and enough blood sugar).

• Tryptophan (restores normal levels of the hormone of joy).

• Aspartic acid (necessary for the functioning of the neuroendocrine system).

• Rubidium (163% of the daily requirement). This little-known element acts as an antihistamine and fights allergens, relieves inflammation and nervous tension.

You can eat root crops both raw and cook various culinary delights with it: salads, first and meat dishes, as well as delicious and healthy cutlets, the basis of which will be celery.

The petiole variety is also called lettuce. From others, the variety differs in thicker and fleshy stems, the thickness of which reaches 4 cm, as well as the absence of a root crop.

For eating the leaves of the plant, a variety called leafy is suitable. Visually, the leaves of this variety resemble parsley leaves, but the celery greens are much more magnificent, and the aroma is more refined and spicy.

The leafy part can be used salted, fresh, dried. Spicy greens will add a special tart taste and exquisite aroma to all kinds of vegetable dishes.

Modern research on celery has shown that all its parts, especially the roots, have a diuretic effect.

All parts of the plant have strong antioxidant properties. Celery seeds have antihypertensive properties.

The uniqueness of celery lies in the fact that all parts of this vegetable are suitable for food - leaves, root and stems. By including it in your diet, you can not only benefit your body, but also lose a few extra pounds. The main thing is to observe moderation in consumption and follow the recommendations of experts. So how much celery can you eat per day to get the most benefit?

The consumption rate of celery

Nutritionists believe that you can eat no more than 150-200 grams of raw celery per day.

Harm and contraindications to the use of celery

Despite the numerous beneficial properties of this plant, there are a number of contraindications for its use that must be observed so as not to harm yourself.

Contraindications include:

• some diseases of the pancreas and liver;

• children's age up to 12 months (further in agreement with the pediatrician);

• endocrine disorders;

• gastritis and peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenum in the acute phase;

• bowel disorder of any etiology;

• the presence of blood clots in the body;

• pregnancy and lactation (with caution and in consultation with the doctor);

• individual intolerance to the product;

• food allergy in the phase of decompensation.

• People with any type of diabetes should take into account the amount of carbohydrates in this product and use this information when calculating insulin doses (for those with IDDM).

• In the presence of any chronic diseases that require compliance with special nutritional principles, it is worth consulting with a specialist regarding the admissibility of use and the recommended volumes of the product.

How to cook and eat celery

Celery can be consumed not only in its natural form, but also include it in soup, salads and other vegetable dishes, and in any of its manifestations.

How to eat celery root?

Immediately before eating, the root part is washed well under a running stream of water at room temperature. At the same time, with the tip of a well-sharpened knife, the skin is removed from the spine.

When cutting a vegetable, sprinkle it from time to time with a small amount of fresh lemon juice. This procedure will help to avoid darkening of the product.

Fresh lemon juice can be replaced with water with a little salt added.

For those who want to lose weight, nutritionists advise eating a root vegetable prepared as follows once a day: the washed and peeled root is rubbed on the smallest grater. Use the product boiled or stewed: the finer it is crushed, the more aromatic the cooked dish will turn out.

In order to preserve the maximum amount of vitamins during cooking, celery must be dipped exclusively in boiling water and, when cooking, be sure to tightly cover the container with a lid.

How to eat celery stalks?

The stems can be eaten either raw or stewed, such as with meat products or other favorite vegetables. In addition, they can be fermented.

Juicy and soft stems will fit perfectly as an additional ingredient in almost any salad. To taste, they will go well with seafood, apples and any

Raw vegetables are absorbed by the body quite hard, in the digestive tract there are simply no necessary enzymes for digesting the coarse fiber of vegetables.

Therefore, for greater effect, it is better to chop celery as much as possible and add it to salads, and it is most optimal to make juice from it, then absorption will be much better.

Starting your morning with a glass of celery juice is a great immune boosting habit.

What are the benefits of celery juice?

The composition of celery juice contains all the same elements that are in the celery itself. Only useful substances in the form of juice are absorbed much better.

Let's highlight the main useful qualities of this drink:

• has a mild sedative effect on the nervous system;

• tones and gives strength;

• has a mild laxative and diuretic effect;

• has a positive effect on the state of blood vessels;

• has an antimicrobial and antibacterial effect;

• promotes tissue regeneration;

• promotes the gentle removal of toxins from the body;

• beneficial effect on the functioning of the hematopoietic system;

• increases hemoglobin in the blood;

• helps in the fight against extra pounds;

• strengthens the reproductive system of men and women;

• increases the elasticity of joint tissues;

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;

• beneficial effect on brain processes;

• saturates with strength and vigor;

• provides strong immune protection.

The drink is recommended for athletes, people engaged in active physical labor, everyone who spends a lot of energy during the day. During an active working period, this drink protects against overwork, energizes, and has a preventive effect, protecting against seasonal infections.

It is important to understand that in some cases, the use of celery juice can lead to such consequences:

• increased gas formation and bloating;

• stool disorder (diarrhea, constipation);

• manifestations of an allergic nature (urticaria, peeling);

• inflammation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract;

• nausea, vomiting.

Of course, all these troubles are rare, and occur with unlimited use of the product or due to ignoring contraindications.

How to drink celery juice with benefits?

There are a number of simple rules for using celery juice:

1. Everything is good in moderation!

   It is not recommended to drink more than 100-150 milliliters of the drink per day for an adult.

2. Drink only fresh!

   Celery and any other freshly squeezed juice should be consumed immediately after preparation. All useful properties are quickly lost, and the drink oxidizes during long-term storage.

3. You can and should combine!

   Not everyone likes the taste and aroma of natural celery juice. Therefore, the composition can be decorated with additives. You can combine celery juice with mint, spinach, lime and lemon juice. And also add the pulp of your favorite vegetables and fruits to the drink.

    

4. Just try carefully!

   No need to start immediately with 100-150 grams. Let for starters it will be 20 milliliters of volume. After drinking juice for the first time, you should carefully observe the reaction of the body, and only if the response is positive, you can continue the experiment and increase the volume of the product you drink.

5. Celery juice is recommended to drink in the morning.

   This drink invigorates and energizes, so drinking it before bedtime is not recommended. At the very least, you should try to drink this healing drink in the morning or 4-5 hours before the evening.

How to make celery juice?

To get a delicious smooth drink, it is best to use an auger or other juicer. But if you do not have these tools in your kitchen, then you can replace them with other improvised means.

1. Grater and gauze

   The pulp of celery can be grated and squeezed well through a gauze cloth folded in 3 layers.

    

2. blender and sieve

   The pulp of celery can be broken up with a blender and driven through a fine sieve. You can also squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. Important to remember! There is no need to add water or other liquids to natural celery juice. This is a "self-sufficient" product, which is full of moisture.

    

But you can also make vegetable or fruit mixes. Celery is combined with the following products:

• pear;

• mint;

• spinach;

• green apple;

• carrot;

• ginger root;

• cucumber.

Salt and sugar added to celery fresh is strictly not recommended.

Celery Recipes

Celery, Cucumber and Mint Juice Recipe

Ingredients:

• medium stalk of celery;

• cucumber - 1 pc.;

• mint - 1 sprig.

Cooking:

Dice the celeriac and place in a blender. Peel the cucumber and cut into cubes, send to the celery. Grind vegetables into a homogeneous mass and squeeze the juice through cheesecloth.

Serve the drink, garnishing with a sprig of mint with 3-4 ice cubes.

French Pumpkin Casserole with Celery

Ingredients:

• Celery - 3 stalks.

• Pumpkin -800 gr.

• Bulgarian pepper -250 gr.

• Carrot -150 gr.

• Onion -80 gr.

• Low-fat cheese -200 gr.

• Sour cream (not higher than 10%) -50 gr.

• Soy sauce - 60 ml (3 tablespoons).

Cooking:

• Rinse carrots under running water, peel.

• Peeled carrots cut into strips, cubes or grate on a coarse grater.

• Rinse the celery, cut into medium-sized rings.

• Peel pumpkin, cut into small cubes.

• Wash the bell pepper, remove the stalk, core and seeds. Cut into slices Sliced ​​carrots and celery, simmer over low heat in a minimum amount of water for 10 minutes. Vegetables must be mixed.

• Then add pepper and pumpkin.

• Topped with sour cream and soy sauce.

• We spread the resulting mixture in a baking dish, sprinkle with grated cheese

• We send it to the oven, heated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.

Classic American appetizer dip with celery

Ingredients:

• Celery

For the sauce - dip:

• 150 ml sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or put through a press.

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar).

• Salt.

• Black pepper.

• 100 gr low-fat cheese (grated).

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

• Cheese can be replaced with half an onion (finely chopped).

Salad with quinoa and celery

Ingredients:

• 1 glass of quinoa;

• 3 small stalks of celery;

• 3 oranges;

• 1 tbsp olive oil;

• 1/3 cup walnuts;

• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds;

• salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Boil quinoa. Cut celery, 2 oranges, chop nuts.

2. Mix the juice of 1 orange and olive oil in a separate bowl.

3. Add rice, oranges and celery to a large bowl. Pour over prepared sauce, add salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pomegranate and nuts.

Apple and celery soup

Ingredients:

• 1 large peeled and chopped celery root;

• 1 medium onion;

• 2 tablespoons of oil;

• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped;

• 4 glasses of water;

• 1 vegetable bouillon cube;

• salt and pepper to taste;

• chopped nutmeg.

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.

2. Add onion and salt and cook until golden brown.

3. Add water and vegetable bouillon cube.

4. Add an apple and wait until it boils.

5. After boiling, lower the temperature.

6. Cover and cook until celery is tender (about 15 minutes).

7. When the celery is softened, make a puree from the soup (you can use a blender).

8. Add chopped nutmeg.

Salmon baked with celery and tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet with skin.

• 5 cherry tomatoes.

• 2 small sticks of celery

• 1/6 white onion

• 2 tbsp. l. capers.

• 1/2 tsp lime juice (can be replaced with lemon)

• 1 st. l. pickled ginger.

• Olive oil.

• Salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking method:

Preheat the oven to 205 ° C. Wash the fish and season with salt and pepper.

We cut vegetables: celery and onion into strips, tomatoes into two parts. Lubricate the foil with olive oil and put in a glass dish where the fish will be baked.

Mix vegetables with capers and ginger. We put the fish in foil and add lime juice (can be replaced with lemon). Put the vegetable mixture on top of the fish. We close the foil on both sides. We put in the oven for 20 minutes. Ready!

Mackerel salad with celery and onions

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup cooked Atlantic mackerel

• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery.

• 1/8 cup finely chopped red onion.

• 1/8 cup finely chopped parsley.

• 1/2 st. l. ground flax seeds.

• 3 art. l. olive oil.

• Juice of half a lemon.

• Sea salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking method:

In a small bowl, cut the mackerel into pieces with a fork. Add celery, onion and parsley and stir. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil with flax seeds. Stirring constantly, combine the fish and sauce and mix thoroughly.

Serve on lettuce leaves drizzled with olive oil. Drizzle with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Ready! Enjoy your meal!

The stable presence of celery in the diet is an excellent way to prevent atherosclerosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and water-salt metabolism disorders. But before introducing celery into your regular diet, make sure that you do not have any of the contraindications discussed in the article.