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Also known as celery, celery has several therapeutic properties. Discover recipes to add vegetables to your diet

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Celery is a vegetable with several therapeutic properties and can be used in recipes for salads, soups or even eaten plain. Also known as celery, all parts of celery can be consumed: root, stem and leaves. Celery root is often used to prepare soups and broths; the stem, being slightly crunchy, goes very well in salads and more complex recipes, in addition to being used to decorate the famous cocktail bloody mary. The celery leaves, on the other hand, work as a seasoning and taste similar to parsley, as both vegetables contain apiol, a volatile oil that has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties, widely used for menstrual disorders.

Rich in flavonoids, water, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and vitamins B and C, celery has many health benefits, as it has diuretic, laxative, expectorant and tonic properties. Vegetable consumption strengthens the immune system and metabolism, while helping to eliminate accumulated toxins, fighting swelling. Celery is an ally in weight loss diets, as it contains few calories and lots of fiber, which increases the feeling of satiety.

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Due to its rich composition, adding celery to the list of frequently consumed fresh foods is good not only to purify the body in general, as it is a diuretic, but also to control the levels of cholesterol and uric acid, whose excess will be more easily eliminated through the pee. Celery stimulates the secretion of bile acid, which is the main mechanism for eliminating bad cholesterol. The large amount of water and fiber present in the food help digestion and prevent gas and constipation, but can be harmful for those suffering from diarrhea, as it is laxative. As for apiol, celery can be used to fight phlegm, hoarseness and chilblains, in addition to strengthening cells against the action of free radicals.

Medicinal Uses of Celery

for high blood pressure

Eating celery raw and whole helps to reduce high blood pressure and acts as a protective tonic for the liver.

for menopause

Add a cup (tea) of boiling water to half a teaspoon of chopped celery. Don't boil! Let the mixture sit for 8 to 10 hours - ideally, overnight. Then drink a tablespoon of the liquid four times a day. The recommended treatment is 27 days in a row.

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For rheumatism and uric acid

Put a tablespoon of fresh celery root in two cups of boiling water and let it steep for 4 hours. Use a sealed container. Strain the mixture and take 2 tablespoons 3 to 4 times a day, always 30 minutes before meals. This relieves symptoms of rheumatism, gout, and joint pain caused by excess uric acid.

for insomnia

Place ⅛ cup of celery root in 4 cups of pre-boiled, chilled water. Leave to infuse for 8 hours and then strain. Take a teaspoon three times a day.

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for allergies

Squeeze the juice from a fresh celery root. Take one to two teaspoons three times a day, 30 minutes before meals.

To regulate the alkaline balance

Celery prevents acidity in the body, so its regular consumption will help maintain balanced body pH.

for stomach acidity

Run a few celery leaves or stalks through the centrifuge and drink the concentrated juice as needed.

to release the phlegm

Make a concentrated celery juice (with a centrifuge or in a blender) and drink the juice with a spoonful of honey daily.

for hoarseness

Gargle with the celery tea.

for chilblain

Crush the celery leaves into a paste (a pestle can help). Apply celery paste to chilblains three times a day until they disappear.

Care when buying celery

When choosing which celery stalk to take home, it's important to know that the darker the color of the vegetable, the stronger its flavor. Note that the best effects are obtained through infused or cooked celery, which is a way to preserve the original flavor and up to 99% of the nutrients. Another effective way of preserving it is to cut the celery still fresh into small pieces and freeze.

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Making celery recipes is a great way to add vegetable nutrients to your diet. The food is very tasty and combines with fish, vegetables and is great to increase the flavor in vegan recipes.

Check out some recipes:

Eggplant caponata with celery

Ingredients:

• 2 eggplants;
• 3 tomatoes;
• 1 onion;
• 3 tablespoons of olives;
• 3 teaspoons of capers;
• A little oil;
• ½ glass of wine vinegar;
• 1 coffee spoon of sugar;
• 1 pinch of salt;
• 6 basil leaves;
• 1 handful of celery.

Method of preparation:

The first step is to wash and cut the celery stalks and let it boil for a few minutes. Drain and let it rest on a clean cloth. Cut the other ingredients and cook slowly. Lastly, add herbs and spices. Check out the complete preparation mode.

lentil burger

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked lentils;
• 1 onion;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 sprig of celery (also called celery);
• 1 coffee spoon of ground cumin;
• 1 pinch of salt;
• 1 pinch of black pepper;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil;
• 6 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.

Method of preparation:

Start by finely chopping the onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Heat a frying pan with the oil and saute these vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. Then place the stew in the processor along with the already cooked lentils and seasonings. Beat until puree with a few pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add the breadcrumbs to this mixture, one spoon at a time, until you get a consistent dough. Shape the vegan burgers. Then just fry or bake. Check out the complete preparation mode.

braised celery

Ingredients:

• chopped celery stalks and leaves;
• Garlic, onion and oil;
• Season with salt, pepper and spices to taste.

Method of preparation:

Saute the onion in olive oil and, after some time, add the garlic (so as not to become bitter). Let it brown and add the celery. Fry for a few minutes and add a little water to cook. Wait for it to dry, season to taste and serve immediately.

sweet and sour celery salad

Ingredients:

• 4 sprigs of celery;
• 1 chopped mandarin;
• 10 seedless grapes;
• ½ lemon;
• 1 handful of black olives;
• 1 tablespoon of raisins;
• Salt and seasoning to taste;
• 1 drizzle of olive oil.

Method of preparation:

Wash the celery sprigs , cut into pieces and place in the salad bowl. Cut the grapes in half and add, along with the raisins. Peel the tangerine and add the cut segments. Add the olives, season the salad, drizzle with a little oil and add the juice of half a lemon. Serve immediately.

Celery care

Despite bringing so many health benefits, the consumption of celery can also cause adverse reactions, like any food. People who are allergic to birch and mugwort pollen can develop allergic reactions to celery, such as itching, rash, swelling of the tongue, mouth, throat and face, dizziness, upset stomach, and even an anaphylactic reaction.

Celery also contains furanocoumarins, a compound that can cause skin photosensitivity. This is more common in farmers and people who handle a large amount of food, but there are reports of people who ate celery soup and then went out in the sun or went to a tanning salon and suffered sunburn.

Rich in water, celery works as a natural diuretic. As already mentioned, this property can be harmful for people with diarrhea and those with kidney problems should also be careful with the amount of celery they consume, as excessive consumption can tax the kidneys. Pregnant women should also avoid eating too much celery or celery seeds, as this can induce bleeding and contractions in the uterus.