Health BENEFITS of Celery:
High in Vitamin K
- essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
- assists in transporting calcium to the bones
- helps prevent bone loss and bone fracture
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High in Molybdenum
- helps the body break down proteins
- supports proper sulfur metabolism
- plays a key role in detoxification
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- supports a healthy nervous system
- assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Potassium
- works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
- monitors the electrical activity of the heart
- required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
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High in Coumarins (Phytonutrients)
- help prevent cancer by enhancing the activity of white blood cells
- aid in toning the vascular system and help lower blood pressure
- act as a blood thinner and can help ease migraine headaches
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup chopped celery, raw = approximately 16 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 cup chopped celery, raw)
3g
Carbohydrates
.7g
Protein
.2g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 cup chopped celery, raw)
1.6g
Fiber*
1.4g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 cup chopped celery, raw)
1.4g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.