What is the first thing that you think of when you think of celery? Like many people, you may consider it to be “rabbit food” or perhaps a boring vegetable that is only eaten by those who are trying to lose weight. Many people even assume that the vegetable was little more than water and doesn’t really have any nutritional benefits, but they are far from the truth!
If you are looking for a way to add some positive changes to your body, eating celery is the ticket. Studies have shown that eating celery on a daily basis can strengthen your eyesight, brighten your eyes and provide many other benefits.
The following is a brief list of benefits of eating celery every day. You can then check out the video to learn more about this amazing vegetable.
Anti-Inflammatory – When you eat celery, you are eating something that provides many anti-inflammatory benefits. It also helps to fight against damage from free radicals because it is high in antioxidants. Celery may just be the ideal vegetable for individuals with Crohn’s disease, colitis and other digestive inflammatory conditions.
Repairs on a Cellular Level – The different types of antioxidants in celery make it ideal for repairing your body on a cellular level. These nutrients help to take away oxidative stress and limit how much your body is damaged from free radicals.
Body Temperature – The high water content in celery helps regulate body temperature by keeping you hydrated and cooling you down.
Ulcers – When you eat celery, it may help to reduce problems with ulcers in the stomach and small intestines. That is due to the ethanol extract that is found in celery, which helps to protect the digestive lining. It also helps to protect against ulcers by increasing gastric mucus.
Urinary Tract Infections – Many people will suggest cranberries for a UTI, but celery has many benefits as well. It helps to stimulate the production of urine, along with reducing uric acid.
Weight loss – As it turns out, celery is the perfect food for losing weight. It has only about 10 calories per stick, is all natural and full of nutrients and vitamins.