5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Adding Celery To Your Diet


Jyoti
22-08-2023, 23:30 IST
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    Celery is a marshland plant and shares the same family as carrots and parsley. It is rich in useful antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoids. Here are a few health benefits of eating celery. Tap to see.

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Reduces Risk of Cancer

    Celery is rich in antioxidants that can help to reduce the risk of cancer. It contains two potent anti-cancer compounds- apigenin and luteolin that promote free radical destruction.

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Improves Sex Life

    Celery is loaded with a high level of androstenol and androstenol-male hormone, which stimulate arousal in women. It is also believed that eating celery makes men more attractive by emitting scents.

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Lowers Blood Pressure

    Celery contains a high amount of phytochemicals known as phthalides. This compound relaxes the artery muscles and increases blood flow.

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Prevents Inflammation

    Celery is rich in various antioxidants that possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-viral properties. It also contains a compound called luteolin that can prevent inflammation in the brain cells.

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Aids Digestion

    Celery contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, it offers protection to the entire digestive tract. The natural fibre found in celery makes it an essential food for the digestive system.

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