Celery is a common vegetable that is rich in nutritional value and medicinal properties. This article will detail the benefits and functions of celery to help you better understand the benefits of this vegetable.
First of all, celery is rich in a variety of nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Among them, dietary fiber helps to promote intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation; Vitamin C helps improve immunity and prevent colds and other diseases; Minerals such as potassium and magnesium help lower blood pressure and protect heart health.
In addition to its nutritional value, celery has the following medicinal properties:
1.Lowers blood pressure.
Ingredients such as apigenin in celery help dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Long-term consumption of celery can prevent and ** high blood pressure, and it is also beneficial for patients with cardiovascular disease.
2.Clears away heat and detoxifies.
Celery is cool and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Eating celery in summer can help relieve heat and relieve symptoms such as dry mouth.
3.Strengthen the stomach and digest food.
The dietary fiber in celery helps promote gastrointestinal motility and improve digestive function. At the same time, celery also contains volatile aromatic oils, which can increase appetite and aid digestion.
4.Whitening and beauty.
Celery is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which helps to improve skin condition, whiten and nourish the skin. Regular consumption of celery can make ** smoother and more delicate.
In order to better play these effects and functions of celery, we can take the following edible methods:
1.Cold celery leaves: Wash fresh celery leaves, blanch them with boiling water, add an appropriate amount of salt, vinegar, sesame oil and other seasonings and mix well.
2.Stir-fried shredded pork with celery: Wash the celery and cut it into sections, cut the pork into shreds, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until it changes color, then add celery and stir-fry.
3.Celery porridge: Wash and chop the celery, add it to the white porridge and cook, add an appropriate amount of salt, pepper and other seasonings.
4.Juicing: Wash and cut the celery, put it in a juicer to squeeze the juice, strain it and add an appropriate amount of honey or lemon juice to taste.
In conclusion, celery is a nutritious vegetable with high medicinal value. With the right mix and cooking methods, we can make full use of these benefits and effects of celery to bring more benefits to our health. At the same time, we also pay attention to choosing fresh celery without pesticide residues to ensure food safety.
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