Whether in soups, vegetable trays, topped with peanut butter or added to a dish,

most people have consumed celery in one way, shape or form. That’s a good thing
because the benefits of celery — not to mention celery seed — begin with it being
an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins
and minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.

Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery

continues to prove that there are many cardiovascular benefits. In fact, i
pharmacological studies, celery demonstrates both antioxidant nutrients and anti-
inflammatory activities that help improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as
well as prevent heart disease.

Celery also provides dietary fiber — especially when you eat more than one cup at a
time — that boosts digestion and weight loss. In addition, celery’s high percentage
of water and electrolytes can prevent dehydration, and special compounds help
celery act as a diuretic and reduce bloating. As a supplier of antioxidant
flavonoids and polyphenol phytonutrients — such as phthalides — other significant
benefits of celery include its ability to improve liver, skin, eye and cognitive
health.