Description

🥬 Celery is a crunchy, low-calorie vegetable that’s surprisingly versatile and packed with benefits. Whether you’re munching on it raw, blending it into a smoothie, or using it to flavor soups and stews, celery brings more to the table than just its satisfying snap.

🌿 Quick Facts About Celery

• Scientific name: Apium graveolens
• Family: Apiaceae (same as carrots and parsley)
• Water content: About 95%, making it super hydrating
• Nutrients: Rich in vitamin K, plus small amounts of vitamin A, C, potassium, and folate

💪 Health Benefits

• Anti-inflammatory: Contains antioxidants like apigenin and luteolin
• Digestive support: High fiber helps keep things moving
• Heart health: May help lower blood pressure due to natural nitrates
• Weight management: Low in calories and high in fiber, great for snacking

🍽️ Ways to Use Celery

• Raw snacks: Dip in hummus or peanut butter
• Soups & stews: Adds depth to flavor bases like mirepoix
• Juices & smoothies: Popular in detox blends
• Salads: Adds crunch and freshness