Celery the natural detoxifier and diuretic

http://www.karenrothnutrition.com Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Karen Roth, MS, NC discusses the health benefits of celery.

Many think of celery as something you throw into crock pots or stews to enhance flavor, or as a tool to eat dips. But you may not be aware of how healthy celery is.

Celery has long been known to lower blood pressure. Because of its high potassium content and a compounds called phthalides. Its also a natural diuretic helping the body reduce excess water retention.

Its a good source of Insoluble fiber. Its those long stringy strands of celery that remain unchanged as it moves the digestive track.

1.Helps with Regularity
•Absorbs up to 5 times its own weight in water
•Moves waste through the intestines faster
•Reduces risk of colon cancer

2.Reduces appetite and Helps with Weight Loss
•Soaks up water
•Expands creating a sense of fullness
•ONLY 19 calories per cup

3.Natural Detoxifier
•Cleanses the colon
•Moves toxins and impurities out

Peak season is the summer month, although we in CA it grows year round.

Its very simple to add to your diet. Add diced celery to tuna or chicken salads for that extra crunch. Sliced and tossed with a green salad. Or spread with hummus for a nice snack. Try using celery stalks instead of tortilla chips for guacamole. And of course, the old stand by peanut butter, or I prefer almond butter spread on a celery stalk for a snack. Spread with some cream cheese and sprinkle some capers, or cranberries or raisins. Save your self some calories and spread tuna salad onto celery stalks instead of bread.

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• Regularity
• Natural Detoxifier
• lower blood pressure
• diuretic
• fiber
• low calorie