GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT “CELERY”
Celery contains mineral such as calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium. It contains fatty acids and vitamins including Vitamin A, C, E, D, B6, B12 and K. It also contains thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid and high fiber.
1. Helps Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Celery helps to reduce uric acid and stimulates urine production. It’s beneficial for fighting bacterial infections within the digestive tract and reproductive organs.
2. Antiseptic
Celery seeds help in the elimination of uric acid because it is commonly used for its diuretic properties, meaning that it stimulates urination. Therefore, celery is good for people with bladder disorders, kidney problems, cystitis, and other similar conditions. Celery seeds also assist in preventing urinary tract infections in women.
3. Reduced blood pressure
Celery contains pthalides, which are organic chemical compounds that can lower the level of stress hormones in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to expand, giving your blood more room to move, thereby reducing pressure. When blood pressure is reduced, it puts less stress on the entire cardiovascular system, and reduces the chances of developing atherosclerosis, or suffering from a heart attack or a stroke.
4. Relief from migraines
The presence of coumarins can provide relief from migraines. The exact mechanism isn’t completely understood, but research points to a suppression of Nitric Oxide release in the brain which can cause headaches and migraines.
5. Prevents cancer
Celery contains phthalide, flavonoids, and polyacetylenes. These cancer-fighting components detoxify carcinogens. Celery also contains coumarins that enhance the activity of certain white blood cells, which can effectively stave off cancer as well.
