Wonderful health benefits of celery

Even though celery is often talked about in terms of its benefits for people trying to lose weight, it’s not just made up of simply fibre and water. It is low in calories, but it also contains a whole range of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional ingredients and was used in medicine since ancient times. You can eat it raw, cook it as a vegetable or add to stews.

Fungal infections
Have you ever wondered why ashy celery lasts for so long? Well, partly, it’s because it contains a whole range of natural fungicides. If you eat a stick of celery a day, it can help keep the nasty microbes in your body in check too.

Anti ageing properties
Health benefits of celery include anti-ageing. Celery is a good source of Vitamins A and C, which act as anti-oxidants and protect your skin from the signs of ageing caused by free radicals. They also contain Vitamin E, which nourishes and moisturises your skin.

Helps oily skin
If you have oily skin, then celery might help reduce the excess oil for you. Pour some boiling water over some sliced celery sticks and allow the water to cool. Apply the celery juice to your face regularly, use it as a toner, and it will reduce the oiliness of your skin.

Treat gout
Celery contains a type of anti-inflammatory component called COX-2 inhibitors that are known to reduce uric acid levels that are the cause of gout. Eating celery sticks and taking celery seed extract can, actually, eventually, eliminate gout attacks.

Cure bad breath
Celery is great for curing bad breath. It’s no magical ingredient that does this though; it is simply that munching on celery removes bacteria and particles of food that your toothbrush might miss.

Treats bladder infections
There are a number of ingredients of celery that help to treat bladder infections. It has anti-inflammatory properties, calcium blockers and diuretic compounds, all of which are appropriate for treating urinary infections.

Calms the nerves
There are plant hormones and magnesium in celery that soothe and calm the nervous system. Eating celery can help treat insomnia and combat stress and anxiety. If you do suffer from insomnia, try a glass of celery juice at bedtime, it should help you sleep.

Boost immune system
Celery is well known for its ability to stimulate the immune system and help you to fight disease. It is also packed with anti-oxidants and anti-viral compounds, so the next time you feel unwell, try a nice bowl of celery soup!

Lowers bold pressure
Patients suffering from hypertension are often advised to drink celery juice, because celery contains compounds known as phthalides, which relax the muscles around the arteries, making it easier for the blood to flow.

Cure constipation
Celery acts as a gentle, natural laxative, so it is a good cure for constipation.

Alleviate menopause symptoms
Eating celery can reduce the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes. The vegetable contains oestrogenic phytochemical anethole, which acts in a similar fashion as HRT, but without the side effects.

It fights cancer
Celery contains an active compound called phytochemical coumarin, which has been proven to be effective in enhancing the activity of the white blood cells that fight cancerous cells. Celery also contains anti-oxidants that help to prevent damage to the cells being caused by free radicals.

Treats acne and pimples
When combined with a few drops of tea tree oil, celery juice makes a really effective treatment for acne and pimples. The mixture will deep clean the skin, provide nourishment for the skin and reduce inflammation.

Helps weight loss
Probably not exactly news to you, but celery is a very good food to eat if you are trying to lose weight. It contains lots of soluble fibre and it takes your system so much energy to digest it that it leaves you with no net calorie gain, but leaves you feeling full.