Let’s Celebrate Celery!

When a friend told me that celery would cure my heartburn, I did not believe him. I thought that it was ridiculous to think that a stalk of the green leafy stuff would do the trick, until I awoke in the middle of the night with the worst heartburn ever! It was the cherry pie I am sure of it, regardless I couldn’t sleep. I moseyed through the darkness into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator door, frantically looking for a fizzy drink to help ease the pain. With no luck I spied the green leafy stuff. I thought well it can’t hurt to try, and no one is around, so I broke a stalk off ran it under the water at the sink to clean off the dirt. I stood there in the darkness slowly eating my stalk of celery. I wondered if this is why animals eat grass, maybe it’s to help their digestive systems. By the time I had finished the stalk my heartburn had subsided. This was shocking, celery had alleviated by heart burn and quickly. I grabbed another stalk and took a bite, just to seal the deal.

What magic does celery hold? My research reveals that celery is 95% water and filled with K, A and C vitamins and antioxidants. The celery stalk contains fiber to keep things moving to prevent constipation. The plant has natural carbs that feed the bacteria of your gut, according to Web MD.

Often, it’s the natural remedies that work the best. Some of these natural remedies that were lost are now resurfacing. People are looking for alternative health solutions. I am not a medical doctor and am not offering medical advice but eating certain foods can benefit us in ways we are still uncovering.

 In Herbal Remedies by Andrew Chevallier says, “Celery is a good detoxification remedy celery stem, leaf and seed stimulate the kidneys to clear waste products especially helping to cleanse salts that accumulate in joints, causing stiffness and inflammation.”

“The juice from the stem and leaf is an excellent dietary supplement in aiding detoxification and weight loss,” says Herbal Remedies. Celery juice has been all the craze as of late because of these benefits.

Peek in your refrigerator, I bet you will find some celery. We all keep celery to snack on or to use as an ingredient for our favorite dish. These green leafy stalks have become a staple in our homes.

 This green essential vegetable has often come to my rescue—whether after eating spaghetti that upset my stomach or indulging in chili I probably should have avoided. Being an anti-inflammatory celery also is known to help with arthritis, muscle pain and joint stiffness. Because of these benefits celery juice has become all the craze as of late. Celery juice is quick and easy to make. I am sharing my favorite Celery Citrus Juice Recipe.

Celery Citrus Juice

4 celery stalks

1 cucumber

1 orange, peeled

½ lemon, peeled

Directions

Wash all ingredients thoroughly.

Cut he celery, cucumber, orange and lemon into juicer friendly size.

Put all the ingredients in your juicer.

Stir the juice and pour into a glass for a fresh citrus celery juice.

I now have shared the celery secrets, please tell a friend about the miracle of the green stalks. They won’t believe it until they try it!