Benefits of celery for diet

Celery

Celery is a type of vegetable with the scientific name Apium graveolens and belongs to the family of tent plants , and its height ranges from 45 to 60 centimeters, and it consists of stems topped by leaves arranged in a conical shape, and the stems have a crunchy texture and a delicious taste It tends to be slightly salty, and although the stems of the celery plant are the most common and used, the roots and leaves can also be eaten. ^{[1] [2]}

For more information about celery, read our article What is Celery .

Is celery useful for diet

Adding celery to a healthy diet may contribute to weight loss. Its fiber content helps promote a feeling of fullness and is low in caloriesIt can be eaten as a crunchy snack during the day, but there is no evidence to support the ability of celery juice to contribute to weight loss, however, this juice is low in calories. Therefore, people who like juices and want to lose weight can use celery juice as an alternative to other high-calorie drinks, as a cup weighing about 475 milliliters of celery juice contains 85 calories, and it should be noted that drinking low-calorie juices such as celery juice Before meals contributes to promoting the feeling of fullness, which reduces the amount of calories consumed, and despite this, the process of losing weight is not done by relying on one food only, as it is preferable to combine a healthy diet based on whole foods, in addition to exercising, and that. Because weight loss depends on the number of calories you expend during the day. ^{[3][4] [5]}

Precautions for using celery

It is safe to eat celery in medicinal quantities - that is, in the form of supplements or extracts - for most people for a short period of time, but it may be associated with some precautions in certain cases, including the following: ^{[6] [7]}

• Allergy: Eating celery may cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to some plants and other spices, such as: wild carrot, scallop, caraway, parsley, coriander, plantain, chicory, or anise.
• Bleeding disorders: Taking celery in medicinal amounts may increase bleeding. Therefore, it is advised to avoid its use by people with bleeding disorders.
• Kidney problems: It is advised to avoid the use of celery in medicinal amounts by people who suffer from kidney problems.
• Low blood pressure: Eating celery in medicinal quantities may lower blood pressure , so it is advised to avoid eating it by people who suffer from low blood pressure because it may lead to a significant decrease in it.
• Surgical operations: Combining celery with medicinal amounts, anesthesia and other drugs administered in surgical operations may slow down the central nervous system, so it is recommended to stop eating celery at least two weeks before the scheduled surgical operations.

General benefits of celery

Celery contains a compound called Apigenin, which is an anti-inflammatory compound, bacteria and viruses, as well as an anti-oxidant, and celery contains some other beneficial and antioxidant compounds, such as: Luteolin, and cullin , Limonene , and Complicferol. It should be noted that different types of antioxidants contribute to reducing cell damage caused by free radicals (Free Radicals) that the body produces as secondary substances according to the natural processes that occur inside it, but the accumulation of many of them inside The body may be harmful and may increase the risk of many diseases. ^[8] Despite the low calorie content of celery, it is rich in many micronutrients such as potassium and vitamin A., Choline, and vitamin K , plus fluoride and natural sodium. ^[9]

For more information on the benefits of celery, read our article on the benefits of celery .

References

1. ^ J Tamokou, A Mbaveng And V Kuete (2017), Medicinal Spices and Vegetables from Africa , United States: Academic Press, Page 207-237, Part 8. Edited.
2. ↑ "Celery" , www.extension.usu.edu , Retrieved 15-6-2020. Edited.
3. ↑ Allison Webster (8-5-2019), "Why Are People Juicing Their Celery?" , www.foodinsight.org , Retrieved 18-6-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ Leslie Barrie (4-3-2019), "5 Potential Benefits of Celery Juice" , www.everydayhealth.com , Retrieved 6/18-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Daniel Preiato (20-9-2019), "Can Celery Juice Help You Lose Weight?" , Www.healthline.com , Retrieved 18-6-2020. Edited.
6. ↑ "CELERY" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 18-6-2020. Edited.
7. ↑ "Celery" , www.rxlist.com , 17-9-2019, Retrieved 18-6-2020. Edited.
8. ↑ Yvette Brazier (4-12-2019), "Health benefits and risks of celery" , www.medicalnewstoday.com , Retrieved 18-6-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ Barbie Cervoni (4-29-2020), "Celery Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits" , www.verywellfit.com , Retrieved 6-18-2020. Edited.