Celery is a common supermarket food, and is also relatively inexpensive even when buying the organic variety that is much better for your health as it is free of chemical pesticides. (Updated Sept 3, 2022)
Superfoods are Hiding Everywhere
Perhaps far too much attention has been given lately to other types of superfoods on the market that can burn a real big hole in your pocket when even just buying a small amount, and has overshadowed the humble celery that may hold the solution to your digestive problems.
Celery has been found to improve liver health[1] by helping to detoxify it in one recent study.
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And when you have a healthy liver you strengthen your whole digestive system as the liver is a part of this system.
Eat Fibre Rich Celery for Great Digestion & Cancer Prevention
Another way celery offers you a solution for poor digestive function is by being rich in fibre. Fibre is vital for great digestive health as it helps to keep you regular and can even help to protect you again colorectal cancer[2].
The recommended amount of fibre an adult should be getting daily in their diet is 18 grams. When it comes to fibre, both insoluble and soluble types are considered beneficial to your health.
Fibre rich foods like celery can also slow down the absorption rate of carbohydrates in your blood which can help to keep your blood sugar levels steady and prevent serious diseases like diabetes.
Ways to Increase Your Celery Consumption
There are many ways to use the crunchy and water packed vegetable that is celery. Here are some of the best ways to use celery in your diet to help improve your digestive health:
Juicing – Celery juice is rich in essential vitamins and minerals like and juicing can help to flush out toxins and increase the production of white blood cells necessary for healthy immune function.
