7 Health Benefits of Celery

Celery is often called a "negative calorie food" but it certainly isn't lacking in nutrition. Here are ten reasons to include it in your diet.

Immune System
The high amounts of vitamin C in celery promote a healthy immune system.

Blood Pressure
Celery contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure.

Cholesterol
The pthalides in celery may also lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion.

Cancer
Celery contains coumarins which have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer.

Diuretic
Celery has been used as a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from its balance of potassium and sodium which helps to flush out excess fluid from the body.

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