Celery
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a green vegetable in a cluster of long stalks that has small green leaves at the top.
Health benefits of Celery
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Celery
Look for crisp stalks with no signs of discoloration, and no wilting in the leaves. Old celery will become flimsy, and while these stalks are still usable, they are not ideal.
Climate and origin
Celery originated in Europe and Asia and is now grown in cool temperate climates around the world. (Zones 5-10 in the U.S.)
Taste
Celery has a pungent and slightly acidic taste, a very crisp texture, and many fibrous strands. When cooked, celery has a softer texture that is still a little crisp.
Miscellaneous information
Wild forms of celery still exist and are usually found growing near slightly saline waters. The wild form is very bitter compared to the hybridized sweet form we commonly find today.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 14 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.17g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 80mg | 3% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 6% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.3g | 3% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.69g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 3.1mg | 3% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.2mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 40mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium 260mg | 6% | ||
| Phosphorus 24mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||