Vegetable
Celery
A crisp, hydrating, low-calorie vegetable with a gentle reputation for supporting healthy blood pressure and easing fluid retention.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Celery is a pale-green stalk with a crisp crunch and a mild, fresh taste. It is mostly water, which makes it a cool, hydrating snack.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Very high water content helps with hydration
- Provides fiber that supports comfortable digestion
- Often linked with supporting healthy blood pressure
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup chopped (101g) · about 16 calories
- Vitamin K 30% DV
- Potassium 8% DV
- Folate 9% DV
- Fiber 2g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat celery raw as crunchy sticks, add it to soups and stir-fries, or juice a few stalks; it's hydrating and a mild natural diuretic.
How much: Several stalks daily as food or juice.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Celery is mostly water and fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More →, with compounds that give it a gentle reputation for supporting healthy blood pressure and helping the body shed excess fluid. It's hydrating, crunchy, and an easy everyday addition to meals.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe.
- Its mild diuretic effect means go easy if you take water pills; those allergic to celery should avoid it.
- Celery can carry surface residues — wash well or choose organic.
📚 What others say
- A hydrating whole food and gentle diuretic
- Traditionally used to support blood pressure and fluid balance
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Crisp, clean, and quietly cleansing. Plain foods often do the steadiest good.
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