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Treat ‘bad’ cholesterol
Otherwise known as LDL, ‘bad’ cholesterol can lead to high blood pressure. Celery contains an ingredient known as butylphthalide, which is responsible for the aroma and taste of it, but it also reduces cholesterol. Two stalks of celery a day can reduce LDL by up to 7%! (6)
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Supports eye health
Hold off on glasses shopping for a while, one celery stalk can have up to 10% of daily vitamin A. Vitamin A protects the eyes and protects against vision degeneration that comes with age. The high concentration of polyphenol phytonutrients also helps keep your vision at 20/20 (7).
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Helps you lose weight
As if you didn’t know they were already healthy, a full stalk of celery can have as little as 10 calories and contains a lot of water. This makes it a good addition to salads, soups and stir-fries (8). Stay full without putting on the pounds.
If you can, steam your celery, as it’s been shown to preserve up to 99% of the nutrients and keeps the original flavor. Freshly chopped also keeps the nutrients longer than if you chop them and store it in the fridge. And lastly, the darker the color, the stronger the flavor. But make sure it’s not rotten and mushy!
