Celery appeared in Russia during the time of Empress Catherine II. For a long time it was considered decorative and was 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 petiolate, leaf varieties are bred. This vegetable is completely edible. For food, you can use the root, petioles, leaves, seeds and
stem of celery. The benefits and harms of culture do not depend on this.
The root of this plant has a very aromatic, delicate and spicy flesh. A rich set of unique substances that make up celery gives it the right to compete with the healing properties of ginseng.
The healing properties of celery
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 dieters. With its regular use, the process of reducing excess weight is faster. In what other form can celery be used ? Juice, the benefits and harms of which have been studied in detail, are regularly consumed by many 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. The 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, reduces pressure, strengthens a weakened immune system.
Men are recommended to actively use celery in a complex of measures to combat chronic prostatitis. In this case, the roots and stems are shown. Also, the plant is a powerful aphrodisiac and has the best effect on libido and potency. Polyacetylenes and phthalides, which are in this vegetable, neutralize the harmful effects of carcinogens.
Many useful substances are found in celery: vitamins of groups B, E, C, A, K, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium.
Features of eating celery in food
The benefits and harms of celery depend on the method of its use and preparation. Due to its exceptional taste and aroma, this vegetable is loved by many. But you should consider the daily intake, which is 150 grams. In larger amounts, celery can harm weakened digestion and 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 a wonderful 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 are 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 damage of celery when the daily norm is exceeded is observed only when used pure. It is preferable to combine it with other vegetables: tomatoes, beans, carrots, potatoes, eggplant, cabbage.