Weight
Loss
One stalk of
celery contains only about 10 calories, while a cup of chopped celery contains
about 16. It also contains dietary fiber (1.6 grams per cup), which helps curb
cravings because it absorbs water in the digestive tract, making you feel
fuller longer. A recent study published in Annals of Internal
Medicine suggests that simply adding more fiber to one’s diet
can be a critical component of weight loss.
Anti-inflammatory
Celery is rich
in phytonutrient antioxidants that contain anti-inflammatory properties. A
study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer revealed
that it is a significant source of flavonols and flavone antioxidants in
Chinese adults. According to World’s Healthiest Foods, celery’s phytonutrients
include: phenolic acids, flavones like luteolin, flavonols like quercetin and
kaempferol, dihydrostilbenoids, phytosterols and furanocoumarins.
Hydration
Celery is about
95 percent water. This can make it a good way to keep necessary fluid levels
up. “Because of its high water content, celery is a great snack to have on hand
during the hot summer months to prevent dehydration.
Cholesterol and blood pressure
Celery’s fiber
may help lower cholesterol levels because it picks up excess cholesterol compounds in your gut and pushes them
out in the elimination process.
Digestion
Fiber is well
known for its digestive benefits. It helps keep your bowel movements regular,
thereby reducing constipation; helps keep your bowels healthy, and aids in
weight maintenance, according to the Mayo
Clinic. One cup of celery provides about 6 percent of your daily fiber
needs.
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