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“Fresh celery benefits your nutrition with all the great vitamins and minerals it contains. One cup of sliced raw celery (about 100 grams) contains approximately:
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- 16.2 calories
- 3.5 grams of carbohydrates
- 0.7 grams of protein
- 0.2 grams of fat
- 1.6 grams of fiber
- 29.6 micrograms of vitamin K (37% AQ)
- 453 international units (9% AQ)
- 36.5 micrograms of folate (9% AQ)
- 263 milligrams of potassium (8% AQ)
- 3.1 milligrams of vitamin C (5% AQ)
- 0.1 milligrams of manganese (5% AQ)
- 0.1 milligrams of vitamin B6 (4% AQ)
- 40.4 mg of calcium (4% AQ)
- 0.1 milligrams of riboflavin (3% AQ)
- 11.1 milligrams of magnesium (3% AQ)
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Celery also contains vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
Researchers have confirmed the many health benefits of celery:
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- Celery treats and prevents chronic inflammation
- It regulates the body's pH balance
- It contributes to weight loss because it is low in calories but high in fiber
- Celery aids digestion and treats stomach problems and constipation
- It contains 96% water, so it hydrates the body
- It reduces the risk of gastritis and gastric ulcers
- It treats urinary tract infections as it has powerful diuretic properties.
- It soothes the nervous system and helps you fall asleep
- It regulates cholesterol and blood pressure, as it contains phthalide
- It is low in acids and relieves heartburn and acid reflux
- Celery is rich in vitamin A, so it improves vision, treats dry eyes and protects the cornea.
- It acts as a natural aphrodisiac as it is rich in male pheromones, androstenol and androsterone.
- It increases the levels of the hormone aldosterone and thus improves male fertility and sperm count.
- It can clean your teeth like natural dental floss because it breaks into fibrous strands when chewed.
You can enjoy the incredible taste and many benefits of this vegetable in many ways. You can add it to your soups, stir-fries, salads, stews, and dressings, or dip it in sesame paste, sauces, or hummus.
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