Celery is one of the healthiest foods and we should include it in our daily diets. This vegetable has the ability to cure stress and fatigue. Read on to discover the best remedy for these conditions.
Celery calms the nervous system
This amazing plant contains a chemical compound called apigenin. It has calming effects and it’s mainly used as remedy for anxiety and insomnia. Phthalides are other useful nutrients that can be found in celery. They also have calming effects on the central nervous system. Coumarin and apigenin block the excessive production of stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline), which also helps in calming the nervous system.
Celery also contains a large number of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins C and E, and large amounts of B-complex vitamins. They are extremely important for strong nerves and healthy skin, nails and hair. A deficiency of these vitamins can negatively affect the mind and can lead to the occurrence of stress and depression. Celery root is also a great source of minerals with calming and balancing effects: potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, chromium and iodine.
Celery wine – recipe :
A pleasant way of consuming celery and taking advantage of its benefits is by preparing this fortified wine. It can be easily prepared at home. You only need one fresh celery root, natural wine and a little bit of honey. Let’s see the exact doses below:
- 1 large celery
- 1 liter of white wine
- 100 grams of honey
Preparation:
Use a small brush to clean the celery and wash it thoroughly. In order to be sure that you won’t add any pesticides to your wine, you can put the celery in a solution made of water, apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Leave it in there for 20 minutes.
After that, chop the celery. You can use a knife, a blender or a grater. Put it in a glass jar. Pour the wine and the honey over it. Close the jar tightly and let it soak for 48 hours.
You must consume this mixture in small doses, about 2-3 small glasses per day. Use 30 or 50-ml glasses.
Therapeutic effects
This wine has a pleasant scent and an aroma that’s very similar to pineapple. So, you will have no trouble in drinking it. It will boost and strengthen the entire organism and will fight against stress and fatigue.
Thanks to its powerful diuretic effects, celery root will help you eliminate excess water from your tissues and will support weight loss. That’s why it’s also recommended in weight loss diets. Celery also has dechlorinated and depurative effects. Thus, it is very helpful in kidney conditions, such as lithiasis, nephritic colic, cardio-renal edema, rheumatism, and gout.
You should also know that celery can decrease blood sugar levels and blood pressure, being extremely helpful for those who suffer from diabetes or heart diseases.
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