At first, celery didn’t appear to me as a super healthy food because in Poland we don’t have celery. I had no idea what celery was when I saw it at the store. The flavor of celery didn’t impress me nor did the texture after cooking it but after I had done some research about the health benefits of celery, I wanted to incorporate it into my diet because of its amazing benefits. I decided to juice it and loved it! I recommend finding your way to eat celery because of its remarkable qualities.

Below are benefits of celery that will give you many reasons to include this rewarding stick into your diet. All of the celery’s parts: from its leaves to its ribs, its seeds to roots, can give the body the healthy boost it needs.
Benefits

1. Vitamins and Minerals
All celery, no matter the variety, has an excellent amount of vitamins and minerals. Celery has vitamins A, B2, B6, C, and K. These vitamins contribute to better skin, healthy weight loss, and all of the benefits below described in-depth. Also, celery also has the much-needed minerals of potassium, manganese, calcium, magnesium, and sodium. Celery strengthens teeth, aids in mental stimulation and clarity helps you to avoid exhaustion and prevents many diseases.

2. Natural Anti-Inflammation Support
Celery contains polyacetylene, which act as an anti-inflammatory compound. They provide relief for those suffering from bronchitis, arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscular pains, rheumatism, and gout. It also can help with regrow tissue between inflamed joints. Individuals suffering from asthma can benefit from celery’s anti-inflammatory properties along with vitamin C.

3. Lowers Cholesterol
Celery is known to lower total cholesterol and bad (LDL) cholesterol, due to the phthalides in celery. Phthalides (stimulate bile juices which help to lower cholesterol and act as smooth muscle relaxants.

4. Keeps your Kidneys Healthy
As a natural antiseptic, celery eliminates many toxins that can get in the way of normal kidney function. It also prevents kidney stones from forming.

5. Prevents Cancer
Many antioxidants and compounds in celery are known to help fight against many types of cancer by removing free radicals in the body. Three of the antioxidants–phthalides, flavonoids, and polyacetylenes–are known to detoxify carcinogens. The acetylenic and phenolic acids of celery block and stop the growth of tumor cells. The phytochemical coumarins especially help to fight off stomach and colon cancers.

6. Boosts your immune system
The amount of vitamin C in celery paired with its antioxidants makes it an excellent aid for boosting your immune system. Eating celery regularly can prevent you from catching a common cold and keep you safe from other diseases.

7. Excellent Cleanser
Celery is a natural diuretic and is great at relaxing constipation. It helps regulate body fluid, prevent urinary tract infections for women, and stimulates urination for everyone. Celery can also aid in breaking up and eliminating gall and bladder stones. As a great cleanser for daily use, drinking celery juice that includes its seeds helps your body get rid of excess fluid and toxic build-ups. Athletes can especially benefit from celery juice since its minerals rehydrate the body and replace electrolytes.

There’s no wrong way to eat celery. Try it by itself, add it to salads and meals, juice it for your morning cleanse, and eat it as a yummy snack with your favorite nut butter, or just munch on it all day.

My Favorite Celery Juice Recipe:

1 bunch of celery

1 cucumber

1 green apple

piece of ginger

pinch of black pepper

half of lemon

inch of turmeric