Don’t throw away the celery leaves! The whole plant is more effective in preventing cancer

Celery is low in calories, rich in dietary fiber, and can fight inflammation and inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells. It is a common character on the dining table at home or in restaurants. Whether it is stir-fried squid, fried tempura or added to soup, it can enhance the flavor and taste of the meal. However, celery leaves, which are almost invisible in dishes, are actually more nutritious than celery stalks! For example, the potassium ions that help reduce edema, and the most important vitamin C for beauty and skin care, are several times higher in celery stems. Next time you wash the vegetables, you will have an excuse to (be lazy) not pull out the leaves!

Celery is low in calories and high in fiber. The nutritional value of celery leaves is 10 times that of stems.

Celery is low in calories, with one stalk (as shown in the picture, about 150 grams) containing only 17 calories, 1.6 grams of dietary fiber, and 470 mg of potassium ions, which help maintain the body's water balance and prevent edema. It is a high-potassium food, so adding celery to dishes has always been a good choice for people who suffer from constipation or want to lose weight or reduce swelling.

About 150g celery

However, in addition to being low in calories and high in fiber, the celery leaves that are usually plucked before being put into the pot actually have a high nutritional value! The potassium content of celery leaves is twice that of celery stalks, and the vitamin C content is 10 times higher than that of celery stalks. So next time you prepare celery, you might as well cut the celery leaves into sections or chop them and add them to the dish. Not only can it add flavor to the dish, but it can also increase your nutrient intake!

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Anti-cancer star apigenin shortens cancer cell lifespan and promotes cell apoptosis

Celery has suddenly become popular in recent years, which should be attributed to the anti-cancer nutrient in celery - apigenin. Apigenin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects. In particular, many studies in recent years have pointed out that apigenin can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, shorten the lifespan of cancer cells, and gradually induce cancer cell apoptosis. It can prevent and inhibit various cancers such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer.

Among them, if you want to prevent colorectal cancer, which has been ranked first among the top ten cancers in China for 9 consecutive years, eating some celery can not only allow apigenin to affect the cancer cell cycle, activity and number, and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, but the rich dietary fiber in celery can also help promote gastrointestinal motility, help smooth bowel movements and reduce the accumulation of toxins in the intestines.

People with gastrointestinal discomfort or weak constitution should not eat too much

Celery is rich in dietary fiber, and the fiber is coarse and difficult to digest. If you don't get enough water at this time, it will easily slow down gastrointestinal motility and even cause constipation. In addition, if you have intestinal discomfort due to a cold or inflammatory bowel disease, you should temporarily avoid a high-fiber diet to avoid overburdening your intestines.

Many people think that celery is "too cold" and is not good for them. From a Chinese medicine perspective, celery is indeed cold in nature and tastes sweet and bitter. People with a weak constitution, cold hands and feet, or poor gastrointestinal function should avoid eating large amounts at one time, or heat it up thoroughly and eat it with milder foods.

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Drinking a glass of celery apple juice after a meal can help prevent constipation and cancer

Ingredients／

1/3 celery, 1/2 apple, 50cc water

1. Wash the celery and apples

2. Cut the celery and celery leaves into small pieces and cut the apple into pieces

3. Put all the ingredients into the blender and blend.