TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Celery has become a well known vegetable and largely used across the world as one of ingredients on certain dish. This green vegetable also rich in nutrition. It contains some vitamin A, B, C, E, folic, calcium and magnesium.
It's also a good source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthine, and flavonoid. So, what are the benefit of celery to our health? According to Alodokter here are the benefits of consuming celery.
1. Reduce the chance for cancer
The flavonoid and vitamin C contain in celery was known to be able to destruct cancer cells. It also a good anti-inflammatory agent that sooth the swelling. No wonder that this vegetable becomes a good anti cancer agent.
2. Helps your diet
For those who were on a strict diet, you could include celery on your diet menu. It's rich in fiber and low on calorie which will ease you on loosing your weight faster. It also prevent constipation and diarrhea at the same time.
3. Mantain your eyesight
The vitamin A and antioxidant in celery will help you maintain your eyesight. It also help you build a stronger immunity and lower your risk of getting soma cataract and macula degeneration.
4. Ease your period
The water contain in celery could help you ease your cramp and reduce stomach bloating. It also rich in water which could help you stay hydrated. Enough source of water in your body will help you stay hydrated and having normal bowel movement. (*)
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| Editor | : Khodijah Siti |
| Publisher | : Lucky Setyo Hendrawan |
