THE GOODNESS OF CELERY

Celery is one of those wonderful gifts via nature to the ailing humanity for food and healing, no stone was left unturned to provide for our well-being by our caring heavenly father, but unfortunately, our high level of ignorance deprives us of the many abundant blessings around us for the maintenance of health such as vegetables, fruits, roots, spices, rhizomes, oil fishes, animals, poultry, water, air and sunshine.

It is also interesting that generations born and unborn cannot exhaust the resources though they may be highly depleted, due to industry, greed, negligence, abuse, and population explosion.

The fact that we are provided for should excite our curiosity to learn of their usefulness, especially at this time that we don't have the luxury of varieties like our grandparents did, be assured that my blog will provide the missing link, as long as you stay in touch, to enjoy the various dishes, on our menu to be served on board.

Today's search light is beamed on" CELERY" a lowly vegetable, used in various cookings for its flavor.

It is a common vegetable easily cultivated even in containers, it is a sun-loving plant, sold by vegetable vendors, and grown mainly by market gardeners.it is grown by seed, and the top can be germinated in water, and planted in the soil when few leaves are out

Celery has a lot to offer in maintaining good health and healing, its health benefits are attributed to its high content of phytonutrients:-

It is high in potassium, folate, water vit. k and fiber, a moderate amount of fat. c, a b

HEALTH BENEFITS

It helps you get enough of folate (folic acid compound)

Naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, fat, and cholesterol, to benefit diabetics and Weight Watchers, increase the good cholesterol and lower the bad one, to the health of the ❤️ heart, and stress levels,

It curbs cravings and keeps you full for a longer period.

Helps maintain regular bowel movements and prevents constipation.

Protects stomach linings and reduces the risk of gastric ulcers.

Helps in keeping the gut healthy.

It contains luteolin a chemical that inhibits the production of Cox-2 an enzyme that triggers inflammation.

The seeds are natural diuretics.

Celery has a buzz for its male pheromones, (androstenone and androstenol) for their aphrodisiac effect and support for male fertility.

Helps reduce headaches associated with alcohol intake and hangovers

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE

Good for seasoning meat and stews

Eat raw or steamed as cooking reduced it's nutrients

Do not shred or cut to store

Do not store for more than 5 days

It is a convenient snack

Incorporate into your cooked dishes, salads and stir 🍟

Steaming preserves up to 85- 95 0/0 of its antioxidants.

Grow them yourself in your kitchen garden or in any container with compost, to enjoy organic celery

By your holistic nutritionist

Chinyere Ogbonna

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