Our experience of drying in the Ezidri fruit and vegetable dryer. The roots of celery and parsley were washed, peeled, cut into pieces.
Using a meat grinder and a grater attachment, we ground the roots. We put mesh trays in trays and put grated vegetables on them. The drying process lasted 10 hours.

From 3 kg of celery roots, 350 grams of dried were obtained.

Drying 8.5 times.
From 1 kg of parsley roots, 215 grams of dried were obtained.
Shrinkage by 4 times.

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A fragrant herb familiar from childhood that makes any soup especially appetizing - every gardener knows it, and the great Hippocrates wrote about its beneficial properties. Everything is useful in celery - from the leaves-stems to the rhizome, therefore, for a long period of time, it was perceived only as a folk medicine, and not as a seasoning for dishes.

A bit of history, or the legend "well of health"

The homeland of a plant from the umbrella family, which was first noticed by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians and called "selion" (trans. - "shine"), is considered the Mediterranean. For the brilliant bright leaves of a dark green color, Homer mentioned the plant in his famous works.

The scope of application of greens was already very wide in ancient times: decorating houses and temples, using anti-aging masks in the composition, weaving wreaths for the Olympians, adding pickles and pickles to marinades. In the Russian Empire, celery was first learned during the reign of the great Catherine the Second - since then, the green vegetable has not dropped out of the diet of people who adhere to the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, if there is a dryer for fruits and vegetables, which will turn the harvesting process into a real pleasure.

Celery roots for drying: how to choose?

There are three main types of this plant culture:

Root celery - indispensable for soups and broths;
. pereshkovy - great for all kinds of salads;
. sheet - ideal for making spices;

If we talk about drying, then of the three above-mentioned types, leaf celery is the most suitable for such a harvest, because it has the most "spicy" taste, but the root is still more common. A root suitable for drying must be firm and free of putrefactive foci. To believe that the larger the rhizome, the better, is wrong, because only the density and rigidity of the texture depends on this, and not a set of nutritional and taste qualities.

Dried celery root: the benefits last

When dried, celery retains all the special properties that are useful for human life. This is a complex of vitamins K and E, group B, provitamin A and ascorbic acid - vitamin C. In addition, the root is also rich in a mass of flavonoids with antioxidant properties and essential trace elements such as magnesium and potassium, calcium and iron, zinc and manganese.

Sodium and phosphorus are present in the composition of this phenomenal vegetable, as well as folic acid, which is especially important for the female body. In dietetics, celery is valued as a source of healthy dietary fiber and chlorophyll - and all this in the absence of harmful cholesterol, carbohydrates and fats. Green stems are famous for their unique active compounds and essential oils.

Not only in a theoretical aspect, but also in practice, it has been proven that dishes seasoned with dried celery root are useful to everyone, because they contribute to excellent well-being, which is very important in today's rush of life. The benefits of celery, due to the unique combination of proteins and mineral acids, are expressed in slowing down aging, restoring the nervous system, relieving chronic fatigue and stress.

The vegetable will become an invaluable medicine for hypertensive patients, because the plant helps to lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart muscle. It is also useful for heavy smokers, thanks to the natural neutralization of harmful toxins and carcinogens.

A huge amount of fiber with a minimum of calories gives the vegetable a leading position in the list of foods that promote weight loss. Celery naturally eliminates the feeling of hunger, which does not affect the supply of energy, and also removes excess salt from the body with water.

Dried celery: culinary uses

Due to its characteristic enveloping aroma and sweetish, with a hint of unsaturated bitterness, dried celery is simply irreplaceable in cooking. You can make delicious celery soup and other flavorful first courses, side dishes and spicy sauces. The vegetable goes well with any type of meat, including fatty ones, poultry and sausages.

The dried spice is used as an irreplaceable seasoning for eggs and a variety of vegetables, from carrots to eggplants. Mushrooms, pickles, all kinds of pickling marinades and legumes are also not complete without the mandatory presence of the dried root as a universal seasoning and natural flavor enhancer. In all kinds of fruit purees, dried root can become a kind of "highlight".

It can also be used in casseroles, stewing or steaming vegetables to reveal the natural flavors of the main ingredients. Celery as a condiment goes well with rice or pasta, sauces for side dishes, and boiled potatoes. Powdered root goes well with a variety of dishes, be it baked fish, minced meat for cutlets or fruit puree.

Many cuisines of the world - Spanish and French, Jewish and Irish, Italian and Japanese - cannot do without celery as part of a variety of culinary masterpieces, especially salads.
If you have an Ezidri dryer, then you simply must stock up on dried celery seasoning, which will become your unique "highlight" in culinary experiments, endowed with a unique taste and aroma. And all this with maximum health benefits!

One of the oldest plants that humans have ever eaten is celery, and even then they knew about its benefits. After all, the very first mentions of it date back to the II century BC. The ancient Egyptians considered it a medicine “saving and adding strength to ailments,” and the spicy aroma of celery was used to decorate houses on holidays in order to expel evil spirits.

Botanical description

Celery Is a herbaceous plant (biennial or perennial) belonging to the family umbrella... Representatives reach a meter in height, have a thickened spindle-shaped root, branched furrowed stem, pinnately dissected shiny leaves and small greenish-white flowersforming umbellate inflorescences. Fruit - rounded, slightly flattened on the sides, up to 1.5 mm long.

The plant prefers moist soils, grows both on the sea coasts and in the marshy areas of Europe, spreading up to Asia Minor, and is found on the southern coast of Crimea. The flowering period is the second half of summer.

The most famous species is fragrant celery , which is a fairly common vegetable crop.

The benefits of celery

The general positive properties of all parts of the plant include:

• treatment of kidney and liver diseases;
• removing sand and uric acid stones from the kidneys;
• elimination of uric acid from the body;
• elimination of bad cholesterol;
• for beauty and youth prolongation;
• healing from heart and vascular diseases;
• relieving irritation and eliminating stress;
• lowering blood pressure;
• fight against various skin diseases and allergies;
• increasing tone and improving well-being;
• stimulates the secretion of gastric juice;
• enveloping property;
• cancer prevention;
• malaria treatment;
• treatment of urticaria.

Useful properties of celery root

Due to its beneficial properties, literally all parts of celery are used in medicine, in cosmetology and in cooking, but special nutritional value is contained in the root this wonderful plant with a very delicate and aromatic pulp. Celery root is so beneficial that it is often compared to the medicinal properties of ginseng.

Celery is especially important for lovers of meat products containing a large amount of uric acid. The plant removes this substance from the body, thereby saving from many health problems.

Celery recipes

Celery is most commonly used in low-calorie salads. There are a huge number of different recipes for every taste: with vegetables and fruits, boiled eggs and cottage cheese, lean meat and chicken fillets.

Day Salad

Ingredients:

• one boiled carrot;
• one cucumber (fresh);
• 2 boiled eggs;
• 3 stalks of celery;
• 1 packet of yogurt (natural).

How to cook:

Cut all products and mix with yogurt.

Salad "Spicy"

Ingredients:

• celery stalks - 2-3 pcs .;
• raw carrots - 1 pc .;
• apple - 1 pc.;
• honey - 1 tsp;
• 10% cream - 1 tbsp. l.

Recipe:

Grate everything, add honey and cream, mix well.

Diet borsch

Celery is very popular in the form of light and tasty soups for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• celery stalk - 3-4 pcs .;
• tomatoes (fresh or canned) - 5 pcs.;
• onions - 2 pcs.;
• bell pepper - 2 pcs.;
• cabbage - half a small fork;
• bouillon cube (vegetable) - 1 pc.

Cooking like this:

Cut the vegetables into cubes. Pour 2 liters of water into a saucepan, boil, add the stock cube and vegetables. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

Tomato soup

And this recipe should appeal to tomato juice lovers.

Ingredients:

• tomato juice - 2 liters;
• celery root - 1 pc .;
• bell pepper - 1 pc.;
• cabbage - 200 g;
• green beans - 3-4 pcs .;
• greens, crushed garlic - to taste.

Preparation:

1. Chop vegetables, put in a saucepan and pour tomato juice into it.
2. After bringing to a boil, cook (stirring constantly) over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Then, cover, reduce heat and cook for another 10 minutes.

If you have a desire to maintain health and vigor as long as possible, improve your mental and physical activity, lose weight, or give up bad habits, then remember that an amazing plant rich in useful properties - celery will always help you with this.

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Celery for health

Benefit or harm?

In the article we discuss celery - useful properties and contraindications to the use of the plant. You will find out the chemical composition of the vegetable, how it is useful. We will list the types of celery and analyze their distinctive features. We will tell you what the taste of celery is like, and what medicinal properties the plant has.

This is what celery looks like:

Appearance (photo) of celery

Celery is a herb of the Umbrella family (lat.Apiaceae). The Latin name is Apium. This plant is cultivated as a vegetable crop.

Celery grows up to 1 meter in height. In the first year, the root system and leaves develop. In the second year, the plant blooms.

Celery is a moisture-loving and frost-resistant plant. It is cultivated even in the northern regions of the country.

Celery is widely used in cooking. The root crop, stems and leaves of the plant are eaten. They are added to salads, main dishes, sauces, drinks. Celery root and seeds are used dried as a seasoning.

Useful properties of celery

Due to its rich composition, the vegetable has a general strengthening effect on the entire body.... Let's take a closer look at the beneficial properties of the plant and list what celery helps from.

Celery is used medicinally as a diuretic. The plant is called diuretic celery. The vegetable is useful for kidney disease, gallbladder disease and osteoporosis. It normalizes water-salt metabolism in the body.

The benefits of celery for the liver and the digestive tract - the plant normalizes digestion, stimulates the production of gastric juice and improves appetite.

It is used to treat diseases of the nervous system. Celery has a calming effect.

The vegetable has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Celery normalizes blood pressure, increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood and has a decongestant effect.

For more information about the beneficial properties of the plant, read the article the benefits and harms of celery.

What's in celery

The usefulness of celery lies in its composition. Let's take a closer look at what is contained in celery:

• salt;
• sahara;
• essential oil;
• crude protein;
• vitamin C;
• flavonoids;
• furanocoumarins;
• oxalic acid;
• vitamin A;
• b vitamins;
• vitamin E;
• vitamin K;
• purines;
• pectins;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• sodium;
• organic acids.

We told you what celery is rich in, now let's figure out how celery is useful for the body.

The benefits of celery for the body

Celery has a general strengthening effect on the body, normalizes the work of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems. Consider the beneficial properties of celery leaves and contraindications to their use.

The leaves and stems of the plant contain anticancer substances that prevent the development of cancer. They are especially useful for smokers as they destroy the carcinogens of tobacco smoke. This is what celery stalk looks like in the photo:

Appearance (photo) of stalk celery

The leafy part of the plant contains a large amount of carotene and vitamin E, which are beneficial for eyesight, skin, hair and nails. Celery juice is used as a vitamin supplement.

The plant is useful for men, it contains androsterone - a hormone that increases potency. Celery leaves are used to prevent prostatitis.

Despite the many useful properties, greens are not recommended for use in the presence of kidney stones. The vegetable juice is able to provoke their movement, which will lead to surgical intervention.

Why is celery root useful for women

The fair sex, who follow the figure, often count the calories eaten. Celery is ideal for diet food. The plant contains only 16 kcal per 100 g. Let's see what else celery root is useful for women.

The beneficial properties and contraindications of celery root are contained in its composition. The root vegetable contains a complex of vitamins and minerals that improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails. The plant normalizes hormonal levels, eliminates sudden mood swings in PMS and pain during critical days.

Celery root contains apiol, which increases menstrual flow. Therefore, it should not be used with heavy periods. For the same reason, the plant is not recommended for use in the third trimester of pregnancy, so as not to provoke premature birth.

You will learn more about the benefits of celery in the following video:

What is celery

The Celery genus unites 17 plant species. As a vegetable crop, only fragrant celery or cultivated celery (lat.Apium graveolens) is cultivated. This species has its own subspecies. Consider what kind of celery is.

Varieties of fragrant celery:

• leafy - a species with a developed rosette of small leaves on long stems;
• root - a type of plant with a large fleshy root, weighing up to 1.5 kg, practically without stems;
• petiole - this species is distinguished by thickened petioles up to 30 cm long and an underdeveloped root system.

The part of the plant and its variety determines which celery tastes. For example, boiled celery tastes like potatoes, while fresh leaves and petioles have a spicy, bittersweet taste.

Stalked celery is the most popular type of plant. See how stalked celery looks like in the photo:

Appearance (photo) of stalked celery

The petiole species is white and green. The shade depends on the growing method. The plant gets a white color if the petioles are covered with earth. The taste of the green stem is sharper and more tart, while the white is softer and more delicate.

Medicinal properties of celery

Celery medicinal properties:

• strengthens the immune system;
• eliminates pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
• calms the nervous system;
• normalizes the digestive system;
• eliminates joint pain;
• prevents the development of putrefactive processes in the intestines;
• eliminates inflammation and pain in pyelonephritis, cystitis, ulcers and gastritis.

Infusions and decoctions are prepared from celery. Consider the recipes for these homemade remedies.

For the preparation of celery infusion, fresh roots or plant seeds are used. Insist drink in a glass or enamel container. We do not recommend using metal utensils, as celery loses its useful properties when interacting with it.

Ingredients:

1. Fresh celery roots - 20 gr.
2. Water - 400 ml.

How to cook: Cut the celery root into slices, put them in a thermos, pour boiling water over and leave for 4 hours under a tightly closed lid.

How to use: Take 2 tablespoons of the infusion 3 times a day half an hour before meals.

Result: Infusion eliminates pain and inflammation in rheumatism and gout.

When preparing a decoction of celery, you should adhere to the rule - you cannot bring the drink to a boil. At temperatures above 90 degrees, useful substances are destroyed.

Ingredients:

1. Celery roots - 20 gr.
2. Water - 400 ml.

How to cook: Grind the celery roots, cover them with water, place in a water bath and simmer under the lid for 5 minutes, without bringing to a boil. Remove from heat, cover with a towel and leave for 8 hours.

How to use: Take 2 tablespoons 3 times daily before meals.

Result: The broth is used for gastritis and stomach ulcers. The remedy relieves inflammation and quickly relieves pain.

Contraindications

Celery is used with caution for kidney stones, as it provokes their movement. With increased acidity of gastric juice, the vegetable can only be used as a seasoning, since a fresh plant enhances it.

Contraindications to the use of celery:

• thrombophlebitis;
• cholecystitis;
• uterine bleeding;
• varicose veins;
• pancreatitis;
• thyroid disease;
• exacerbation of stomach or intestinal ulcers.

What to remember

1. Celery is widely used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine.
2. The plant has a general strengthening effect on the body, normalizes the work of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems.
3. Despite the extensive list of useful actions, the vegetable has a number of contraindications. Check them out before consuming the plant.

Today, no diet, with rare exceptions, is complete without celery. This green vegetable has a huge amount of nutrients that normalize the body and help in the treatment of a number of diseases. Let's see why celery is good and how best to use it in your diet.

Chemical composition of celery

In addition to proteins, fats and carbohydrates, a vegetable contains a huge amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber. So, it contains:

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  83.3% vitamin A, which ensures reproductive function, normal development of the body, healthy skin;

• 90% B-carotene, which has antioxidant properties;
• 42.2% of vitamin C, which helps the body to recover, absorb iron, and improves the functioning of the immune system;
• 17.2% potassium, which is involved in the regulation of acid, water, electrolyte balance in the body;
• 12.5% \u200b\u200bmagnesium, which is involved in metabolism, synthesis of nucleic acids and protein;
• 15.4% sodium, which provides the transport of glucose, water, transmission of nerve impulses.
Celery also contains fatty and essential oils, chlorogenic and oxalic acids. And this is not a complete list of nutrients that form the usefulness of celery.

Did you know? The plant got to the territory of the Russian Federation during the reign of Catherine II. At first, it was grown as an ornamental plant, then its medicinal properties were discovered, and only many years later it was recognized as a cultivated vegetable.

Calorie content of celery

100 grams of the product contains about 12-13 kcal. Its energy value is expressed in the following formula: 28% proteins, 7% fats, 65% carbohydrates.

• Proteins: 0.9 g (~ 4 kcal)
• Fat: 0.1 g (~ 1 kcal)
• Carbohydrates: 2.1 g (~ 8 kcal)

Useful properties of celery

Now let's see how celery is good for the body. The greens of the plant are used for various intestinal diseases. It copes well with dysbiosis, inhibits fermentation processes, regulates water-salt metabolism and lowers blood sugar levels. It has been noticed that regular consumption of the green part of the plant helps to calm down the nervous system, relieves of depressed mood, overwork. Freshly squeezed celery juice is used in the diet.It perfectly cleanses the body, while saturating it with valuable minerals, vitamins and other trace elements.

Did you know? Celery is an umbrella plant that lives for about two years. It is considered a vegetable crop, which today has several dozen varieties. It grows in almost all countries of the world.

The properties of this plant have been studied for a long time. Celery was recommended for consumption by the ancient Greeks. But already in our times, androgens - male sex hormones - were found in it. Therefore, with regular use of the vegetable in men, the quality of sperm improves. In addition, the benefits of celery for men are in the prevention of prostatitis, adenoma, since the plant has an anti-inflammatory and restorative effect. Men are advised to use it raw when it is possible to preserve its properties as much as possible, but it is also permissible as a component in dishes.


Since celery is high in fiber, it is good for both sexes as an excellent tool in the fight against extra pounds, toxins and toxins. There is even a special celery based diet as it is a low calorie food.

Celery is useful for women with menopause and painful menstruation. In such cases, it is recommended to use an aqueous infusion of seeds. For example, women after 35 years of age are recommended to drink a course of celery seed infusion four times a year, so that later the menopause passes unnoticed. The same drink can be consumed for painful menstruation - drink only the infusion of seeds. The fact is that the roots and stems of celery in this case are dangerous for women. They contain apiol, which stimulates contractions of the inner layer of the uterus, and, in principle, has a vasodilating effect. Therefore, menstruation may increase.

Did you know? The most valuable parts of celery are its root and stem. The seeds are more often used as a seasoning in cooking, but they also have beneficial properties. Sometimes their oil is used in perfumery and pharmaceuticals. Celery salt is extracted from the root, which is rich in organic sodium.

But in general, celery has a strengthening effect on blood vessels, and also rejuvenates the body, improving the condition of hair and nails.

Application in traditional medicine

The most valuable is nevertheless the celery root, which has three main therapeutic effects:

• heals the genitourinary system due to its diuretic and anti-inflammatory action;
• improves digestion;
• purifies the blood and has an anti-allergic effect.

Therefore, it is recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, when the work of the stomach, liver, pancreas is disrupted, appetite is reduced, and flatulence is observed. To do this, it is recommended to pour 3-4 g of crushed plant root with a liter of water and leave it for at least eight hours. Strain the resulting product and apply three times a day, a tablespoon.


In case of inflammation of the duodenum, it is recommended to use root juice, in the same form, celery is useful for the stomach in any inflammatory process. The juice is extracted from the roots of the plant. This can be done until the middle of winter, since the beneficial properties are not preserved with longer storage. For treatment, take two tablespoons of juice half an hour before meals three times a day. Closer to spring, for this purpose, you can prepare an infusion of dried celery roots. To do this, pour two tablespoons of the powder with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 10 minutes. The infusion is taken in 50 ml according to the same scheme.

Its use is effective for rheumatism and gout.In this case, you can use not only the root, but also the leaves of the plant in the same proportions with water, but they must be insisted for at least four hours. From this infusion, you can make compresses, rubbing, which will not only reduce rheumatic pains, but also cure all sorts of eczema.

Due to the anti-inflammatory effect of celery, it should be used as food for urethritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis. It is also recommended to drink a decoction of celery seeds, prepared as follows: 2 tsp of seeds are poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled in a water bath for at least half an hour. Chilled and strained broth is taken in 2 tbsp. l twice a day.


It also helps dissolve bladder stones. In addition, you can drink celery teas, which are not only an excellent diuretic, but also dissolve salts in the body, treat colds and have a calming effect. To do this, pour two full tablespoons of chopped dried celery herb into 0.5 liters of water and bring to a boil. It is advisable to drink no more than two glasses of this tea per day.

Ointment from the leaves and stems of the plant heals purulent wounds, ulcers, rashes, hives, lichens and other skin diseases. For its preparation, it is necessary to pass the fresh herbs together with the stalks through a meat grinder, and mix the resulting gruel with an equal part of ghee.

Celery in cooking


The intense aroma and special taste of the plant cannot but attract culinary experts. It is actively used in the manufacture of various dishes, most often as a seasoning, which has a slightly bitter taste.

Important! The celery sold in our region is the so-called aromatic celery. He got the name for the spicy, pungent aroma that gives both the stem and the root crop. Celery is also distinguished petiolate, leaf, root.

All parts of the plant are used in cooking. They are added to dishes made from vegetables, mushrooms, fish, meat. The root is used in soups, salads, egg dishes, and sauces. But celery is best combined with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, eggplants, tomatoes, beans in terms of taste.

Procurement and storage of raw materials from celery

It is important to choose a healthy and fresh vegetable for harvesting. It should have strong leaves, bright green color, slightly shiny and intensely pleasant smell. Leaves and roots should be strong to the touch and not damaged in any way. At the same time, the size of celery does not affect its useful properties.

Fresh vegetables can be stored from three to a maximum of seven days, provided they are kept in the refrigerator.It is recommended to wrap the root crop in foil or paper, and store the green part in water or well-moistened and wrapped in a plastic bag.


If you need long-term storage of celery root in winter, it is important to collect it correctly beforehand. For this, the leaves are cut from the root crop, leaving a few petioles, the root is dipped in clay, dried and laid out on the shelves in the cellar. In the same place, in the basement, you can pour sand into the boxes and "plant" the harvested crop in it so that the petioles remain on top. Or you can put the celery in boxes, fill it with sand by 2-3 cm and leave it in a tight place with an air temperature of 0 ... + 1 ° C.

The easiest way to store celery is dried. The greens must be washed and hung to dry in a dry, dark place. Drying takes about a month. Then the tops must be ground into powder and stored in a sealed container or canvas bags in a dark place.

For the winter, chopped celery leaves can be frozen, however, in this case, the plant loses many of its beneficial properties. For freezing, exclusively green branches are selected, which, after washing and cutting, are stored in plastic containers in the freezer.

Alternatively, the chopped greens can be mixed with salt at the rate of 200–250 g of salt per kilogram of tops, put the resulting mixture in jars and wait until the juice appears on the surface. Then the banks can be removed to a cool place. When using it for cooking, keep in mind that you do not need to add salt to them.

Another way to store celery is by pickling.To do this, a kilogram of celery root is peeled, cut into cubes and dipped in a previously prepared boiling mixture: a liter of water mixed with 3 g of citric acid and a tablespoon of salt. After boiling the cubes for a couple of minutes, they are taken out, cooled and placed in glass jars. Prepare the marinade in advance: for 4 glasses of water 3-4 cloves buds, the same number of black peppercorns, a glass of vinegar. After boiling it, fill the jars and sterilize for 20 minutes. Thus, a spicy appetizer or side dish for mushroom, meat, potato dishes is obtained.

Celery is a relatively new food product for humanity. Its culinary history began only in the 17th century. Although before that, the inhabitants of Asia and Europe successfully used it as a medicinal plant. The Americans, on the other hand, began to eat celery at all only in the 19th century.

Today, 3 types of cultivated celery are grown:

• Sheet
• Petiolate
• Root (root)

All of them have a different vitamin and mineral composition, as well as a different amount of amino acids and other active substances. Nevertheless, all types of celery have a similar effect on the human body. Therefore, we will not consider them separately, but together.

Celery seeds are also used in cooking as a condiment. However, much more widely, celery seed (its oil) is used in perfumery and pharmaceuticals. Which in itself speaks of the extraordinary usefulness of this plant.

But let's take a closer look at celery ...

Chemical composition of celery

Useful properties of celery

So, let's start by stating the following fact: celery is filled with biologically active elements literally to the eyeballs. This also applies to the root and stem and leaves. Therefore, eat celery, ladies and gentlemen, and you will be well!

After all, celery can have a positive effect on many systems and organs of the human body. Well, to be more precise, celery is useful because:

• Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, makes them more elastic and mobile, which in turn leads to normalization of blood pressure (over time)
• It is an additional factor in maintaining the health of people suffering from ischemia, arrhythmia, angina pectoris and other cardiovascular ailments
• When consumed regularly, raw, it helps the body "wedge" into malignant tumors and form capillary networks in them, thereby revitalizing the affected tissues and reducing the risk of cysts formation
• Facilitates and improves the functioning of the pancreas
• It removes cholesterol from the body, both that has just entered the digestive tract and is already circulating in the bloodstream
• Helps remove excess water, simultaneously relieving any swelling and preventing arthritis, gout and rheumatism, as well as a number of serious kidney diseases
• Its fiber absorbs toxins, toxins and colonies of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines, after which it stimulates the excretory system in order to remove all this dirt from the human body
• It allows you to eat an extra piece of something at lunch and not gain excess weight, because celery is a negative calorie product (it takes more energy to digest it than it contains)
• To a certain extent, it increases the potency of men (it cannot be compared with medications and ginseng, but it is still a very effective remedy), while celery is absolutely safe and even useful for the majority of "suffering"; however, a lasting effect is achieved only with prolonged use of the raw plant

At the same time, despite the impressive list of useful properties, celery can also harm the human body. Therefore, let's figure out who is at risk.

Celery harm

The greatest danger of celery is for people with kidney stones and patients with epilepsy. True, they can harm themselves with an exclusively fanatical attitude towards this product. Since with excessive use of leaves, stems or roots of celery, such people may move and “ask outside” stones that are not yet ready to go out. In epileptics, abuse increases the risk of additional exacerbations.

Well, and of course, you should not indulge in celery at times of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases (ulcers, gastritis, colitis), because the fiber in this plant is mostly coarse and can open up fresh wounds.

Celery for weight loss

As mentioned above, celery is a plant with a negative calorie content, which also speeds up metabolism, which means it stimulates the elimination of toxins and excess water, and also improves the rapid burning of fat (if you have at least some physical activity).

However, it is important to understand that even adding a whole bunch of celery to a hearty meal with two main courses and a sweet dessert is unlikely to lose weight. For celery is still not omnipotent. Instead, it is better to exclude the first course altogether, eat a salad containing celery with the second course, and bite the dessert once or twice and leave. Better yet, don't touch the dessert at all. Then the effect will be noticeable, again, if you do not get carried away with the second course, compensating for the absence of soup and dessert ...

By the way, there are special celery diets that help to achieve good results in weight loss. However, any diet has a short-term effect. Much more valuable is the habit of consuming raw celery all the time, with the rest of the diet virtually unchanged.