Low in calories and rich in micronutrients, celery has the property of promoting digestion. But the benefits of celery (the aerial part of the plant) do not stop there: celery has for example the reputation of being aphrodisiac …
Celery or ribbed celery is a herbaceous plant, originally fromEurope and D’Asia which belongs to the family of apiaceae. This plant vegetable garden is most often cultivated for its leaves and root.
Celery is one of the varieties of celery, the second being the celeriac which is a root vegetable having a White color. It should be noted that celery has a high content of sodium. It is therefore advisable for people following a salt-free diet not to abuse its consumption.
The ideal vegetable for better digestion
It has white flowers and it is a biennial plant. Celery contains carotenoids (precursor of provitamin A), many vitamins including vitamins B9, K, B6, from mineral salts and trace elements. Most of it also contains water.
the celery branch is full of fibers, known for their benefits on the process of digestion. It increases the secretion of bile acids in the liver thanks to phthalides it contains and, therefore, aids digestion. So the celery branch constitutes a prebiotic natural and, therefore, protects intestines.
Others health benefits of celery-plugged
- Celery is a good antioxidant who fights against free radicals
- It is good for the view because it contains beta carotene.
- Thanks to the vitamin C, celery gives vitality and tone to the body and it stimulates the immune system
- The consumption of celery will stimulate the reactions of metabolism
- The vitamin B9 contained in this vegetable will contribute to the formation of blood cells and nervous and, in addition, she warns hypertension.
- The vitamin K contained in celery plays an important role in the blood clotting.
- The benefits of celery extend to bone and to teeth by bringing them a mineral important: the phosphorus.
- He is diuretic thanks to its water content.
Enjoy the benefits of celery
To choose celery we must ensure that the ribs and the foliage be well green and that there is no trace or from task. Also the stems must be crisp when you break a rib.
For keep your vegetable it must be wrapped in a clean laundry and humid and put it in the crisper of your refrigerator. It can be stored in this way for a maximum of 5 days.
Celeriac Galette Recipe
The ingredients to prepare a pancake of celery are:
- 3 branches of celery branch,
- 2 tablespoons of flour,
- ½ onion,
- a clove of garlic,
- a pinch of chili,
- a bunch of chives,
- 2 eggs,
- a pinch of nutmeg,
- salt, pepper,
- olive oil.
Preperation :
- The first step is to peel garlic, to wash the celery branch and cut them into pieces sheets and the ribs, cut the chives into fine pieces, mince onion then bring it back.
- Then we cook the ribs and garlic in steam for 15 minutes, add the sheets and cook for another 5 minutes. When the celery and garlic are cooked, drain them and then mash with a fork.
- We mix the plain flour and the eggs in a bowl, adding the crushed celery and the other ingredients.
- Finally, heat the olive oil in a pan and spread the pastry with the back of the spoon. We cook the pancakes 3 minutes on each side. Finally, we serve hot.