Celery is very nutritious. According to measurements, 100 grams of celery contains 2.2 grams of protein, 8.5 milligrams of calcium, 61 milligrams of phosphorus, and 8.5 milligrams of iron. Its protein content is twice that of common fruits and vegetables, and its iron content is about 20 times that of tomatoes. Celery is also rich in carotene and various vitamins, which are very beneficial to human health.
Regular consumption of celery can prevent and treat many diseases. The juice of tender celery mixed with a little honey can help prevent and treat high blood pressure. For diabetics, drinking boiled celery juice can lower blood sugar. Eating fresh milk with celery regularly can neutralize uric acid and acidic substances in the body, which is effective in treating gout. A porridge made by boiling 150 grams of celery (with roots) with 250 grams of rice, consumed twice daily, can help treat coronary heart disease, neurasthenia, and symptoms like insomnia and dizziness.
Celery leaves are more nutritious. It is worth mentioning that many families only eat the stems and not the leaves, which is highly unscientific. The nutritional content of celery leaves is far higher than that of the stems. Experts tested 13 nutritional components of celery stems and leaves and found that 10 indicators in the leaves exceeded those in the stems. Specifically, the carotene content in the leaves is 88 times that of the stems; the vitamin C content is 13 times higher; vitamin B1 is 17 times higher; protein is 11 times higher; and calcium is more than double. This shows that the nutritional value of celery leaves should not be ignored.