What diseases can't eat celery

The nutritional value of celery is very high. Celery not only contains a lot of vitamin C, but also a lot of carotene. These carotenes can be converted into vitamin A needed by our body, so celery can be said to be the king of vegetables. However, for some diseases, celery cannot be eaten, because celery is also a vegetable that can be used as medicine and food. So what diseases cannot be eaten with celery?

Nutritional Value of Celery

Celery is rich in various vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, as well as protein, mannitol and dietary fiber. It has the effects of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids; it also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on neurasthenia, menstrual disorders, gout, and anti-muscle spasm; it can also promote gastric juice secretion and increase appetite. Especially the elderly, who are prone to dry stools due to their low physical activity, small diet and insufficient water intake, eating celery regularly can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and facilitate defecation.

How celery lowers blood pressure

Celery lowers blood pressure mainly because it contains "apigenin" and 3-n-butyl-phthalolactone; "apigenin" has the effects of lowering blood pressure, dilating blood vessels, and preventing atherosclerosis. Among many vegetables and fruits, celery has the highest content. Tests have shown that celery leaves contain more apigenin than celery stems, with a difference of 2 times. Therefore, do not discard the celery leaves when eating celery; 3.3-n-butyl-phthalolactone is extracted from celery seed oil. The content is relatively high, about 4 ml/liter, which has the effect of dilating vascular smooth muscle, can reduce the resistance of peripheral arterioles, restore the elasticity of blood vessel walls, improve microcirculation, and thus lower blood pressure.

How to eat celery to lower blood pressure

1. Freshly squeezed celery juice

Ingredients: 250 grams of fresh celery.

Method: Wash the fresh celery, put it into boiling water for 2 minutes, chop it and squeeze out the juice.

Usage: Take 1 small cup, twice a day.

Efficacy: Lowers blood pressure, soothes the liver, calms the nerves, relieves spasms, soothes the stomach and stops vomiting, and is a diuretic. It is suitable for hypertensive patients who suffer from dizziness, headache, facial flushing, and mental excitability.

2. Celery and mushroom shreds

Ingredients: 200 grams of celery, 100 grams of soaked shiitake mushrooms.

Method: ① Cut the celery into 4 cm long pieces; cut the mushrooms into shreds.

② Heat the oil over high heat until it smokes, put the celery in first and stir-fry for a few times, then add the shredded mushrooms, add a little salt and stir well. Add 20 grams of clear soup, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for a while.

③ Before serving, thicken with water starch, add a little sesame oil and stir well.

Efficacy: This is a medicinal food that can calm the liver, clear away heat, lower blood pressure, and protect blood vessels. It is also a delicious and nutritious home-cooked dish, very suitable for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and neurasthenia.