Celery appeared in Russia during the time of Empress Catherine II. For a long time it was considered decorative and occasionally used as a medicine. But gradually the benefits and harms of celery were studied, and they began to grow it as a cultivated plant.
Thanks to the work of breeders, today both root and petiole, leaf varieties have been bred. This vegetable is completely edible. In food, you can use the root, petioles, leaves, seeds and stalk of celery. The benefits and harms of culture do not depend on this.
The root of this plant has a very fragrant, tender and piquant flesh. A rich set of unique substances that make up celery gives it the right to compete with ginseng in terms of healing properties.
Healing properties of celery
The calorie content of the root is only 32 kcal per 100 grams, in the green part of the plant - 12 kcal per 100 grams. Celery is an extremely useful vegetable crop for those who want to lose weight. With its regular use, the process of reducing excess weight is faster. How else can you use celery? Juice, the benefits and harms of which have been studied in detail, regularlyused by many people who are losing weight. In addition, the plant contains a lot of fiber, and is indicated for constipation.
Celery has a positive effect on the nervous system. Substances included in its composition reduce the content of the "stress hormone" in human blood.
The benefits and harms of celery are well known to medicine, this allows the plant to be used for many diseases and ailments. The root is recommended for metabolic disorders, pathologies of the heart and blood vessels, for the prevention of atherosclerosis. It also stimulates the work of the heart muscle, lowers blood pressure, strengthens a weakened immune system.
Men are recommended to use celery actively in the complex of measures to combat chronic prostatitis. In this case, roots and stems are shown. Also, the plant is a powerful aphrodisiac and has the best effect on libido and potency. The polyacetylenes and phthalides found in this vegetable neutralize the harmful effects of carcinogens.
Celery contains a lot of useful substances: vitamins of groups B, E, C, A, K, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium.
Features of eating celery
The benefits and harms of celery depend on the way it is consumed and cooked. Due to the exceptional taste and aroma, this vegetable is loved by many. But you should take into account the daily intake, which is 150 grams. In larger quantities, celery can harm weakened digestion, kidneys. It is undesirable to use a vegetable at night, as it has an invigorating effect on the human body. With varicose veins, the consumption rate should be reduced to 70-80 grams per day.
Celery is an excellent spicy seasoning that can be prepared from any part of the vegetable. It has a slightly bitter taste and is used for fish, meat, mushrooms and vegetables. Celery roots serve as a component of salads and soups, are part of sauces, broths, egg dishes.
With the regular use of this unique vegetable, its benefits are obvious, and the harm of celery in excess of the daily allowance is observed only when it is used in its pure form. It is preferable to combine it with other vegetables: tomatoes, beans, carrots, potatoes, eggplant, cabbage.
