7 Reasons to Celebrate Celery

7 Reasons to Celebrate Celery

Celery is under appreciated and overlooked but has so much to offer. Celery is a vegetable belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is well known for its crunchy stalks and high water content which make it a popular low calorie snack. However there are a number of other reasons why you should include this vegetable in your diet.

1. Antioxidants – celery is a very rich source of antioxidants. The vegetable contains the following phytonutrients: phenolic acids, flavonols, dihydrostilbenoids, flavones, furanocoumarins, and phytosterols.

2. Vitamins and minerals – celery is very rich in vitamin K and also …read more