Celery is a useful vegetable recommended for use in various ailments to alleviate symptoms and as a prophylactic. The proposed material will focus on the benefits of using celery in type 2 diabetes.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of the vegetable is:

Vitamins:

Macro and microelements:

Description of Celery Properties

Celery has a wide range of qualities valuable to humans, and the entire plant benefits, including its root, stem, leaves and seeds. This will be discussed below.

Did you know? Calorie Celery — 19 kcal per 100 g, and in order to process the same amount of product, the human body needs to spend 25 kcal.

Benefit and treatment

Before you begin to consider the benefits of celery in type 2 diabetes mellitus, you should find out what this ailment is and how it is dangerous.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus or non-insulin-dependent diabetes usually occurs in people of advanced age after 40 years. The disease is characterized by the fact that insulin continues to be produced in the body, its indicators in the human blood are normal, but at the same time, the body’s cells cease to break down carbohydrates. Such a pathology leads to severe complications, for example, lesions of the cardiovascular system, human eyes and feet, and nerve damage.With this ailment, there is no ban on the use of celery, on the contrary, this product is recommended for inclusion in the diet of patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

The benefit of celery is determined by the content of substances useful for diabetics:

In addition, 1/3 of the sugar contained in the vegetable consists of galactose - a substance with a low glycemic index (an indicator that measures the carbohydrate load of food, as well as the rate of entry into the blood and glucose processing) and another 1/3 - from fructose . The combination of these substances with fiber inhibiting the penetration of sugar into the intestines does not allow an excessive increase in blood sugar levels in diabetes.

In a vegetable, vitamins having an antioxidant effect are combined in a significant amount, which is extremely necessary for patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, because free radicals destroy cells that produce insulin in the pancreas.

In addition to the specific "diabetic" benefits, the product also has other valuable qualities. Celery root is comparable in value to ginseng root.

• The value of consuming this part of the plant is:
• Ability to remove uric acid, waste and poisons from the body.
• The high content of phylloquinone necessary for blood coagulation and bone strength.
• The content of iron, which is beneficial for anemia and general exhaustion, and magnesium, which positively affects the nervous system.
• The presence in the vegetable of apigen, vitamins A, C, beta-carotene, due to which the root of the plant is able to withstand certain types of cancer cells.
• Assists in increasing metabolism, keeping weight within normal limits.
• Strengthening the immune system, helping to fight infections.

• A vegetable stalk is useful in that:
• It contains a lot of coarse fiber, which helps with constipations, and essential oils, eliminating excessive gas formation and intestinal cramps.
• It normalizes water and salt balance, and also improves the secretion of gastric juice, which is necessary for the digestion of food.
• It contains minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and elements that control the chemical reactions that occur in the human body and, in addition, are beneficial for blood vessels and the heart.

Celery leaves are valuable in that when they are consumed, metabolism improves and blood sugar stabilizes, which is important for diabetics.

The seeds of the plant are used in the treatment of arthrosis, arthritis, rheumatism, renal ailments and tremulous paralysis.

• Summarizing, it can be noted that the healing properties of celery are:
• Assistance in the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies.
• Infectious Disease Prevention.
• Strengthening immunity.
• Prevention of atherosclerosis.
• Assist in the elimination of anxiety.
• Favorable effects on the nervous system.
• Relieve suffering with gout.
• Help with the treatment of hypertension, renal ailments and diseases of the genitourinary system.
• A comprehensive positive effect on the digestive system.
• Reducing pain and removing inflammation in gastritis, gastric ulcer.
• Assist in the absorption of proteins.

Of particular note is the usefulness of the vegetable separately for men and women.

• For the male half, a vegetable is valuable in that it:
• Due to the presence of androsterone (male hormone) is a natural analogue of Viagra. Male hormone enhances the expression of secondary sexual characteristics and improves the ability to have sexual intercourse.
• It is a good prophylactic against inflammation of the prostate gland. With a diuretic effect, celery successfully fights infectious ailments of the reproductive organs and the genitourinary system. In addition, the vegetable is successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the liver and kidneys.
• Freeing the body from poisons, stimulating metabolism, helps to reduce body weight. Also, the “dumping" of extra pounds is facilitated by the low calorie content of the plant and the presence of fiber in it, which helps to control appetite.

• For women, the value of a vegetable is:
• Bringing metabolism and water-salt metabolism to normal, improving the digestive process, accelerating the processing of food (which prevents the formation of fats) - all this in combination with a low calorie product is positively reflected in the slimness of a woman's figure.
• Assists in relieving tension from the eyes, healing effects on hair, nails and skin, which returns freshness to a woman.
• Prevention of pain, weakness and bad mood in the “critical days”.
• Ability to eliminate the "vascular mesh" on the legs.
• The revival of female libido.

Harm and possible contraindications

• The product is prohibited for use with:
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Varicose veins and inflammation of the internal venous wall with the formation of a blood clot.
• Hypertension
• Inflammation of the pancreas and inflammation of the gallbladder.
• Urolithiasis.
• Uterine bleeding and heavy menstruation.
• Exacerbation of chronic ailments in people aged.

Important! With heavy menstruation, celery root is prohibited — this can trigger increased bleeding.

Features of choosing fresh celery when buying

Celery is sold as:

1. Fresh leaves of a plant.
2. Stems with small roots.
3. Roots.

Vegetables are sold individually, in bundles or in container packaging (which is most typical for supermarkets). However, for a comprehensive assessment of the quality of the product, it is better to choose it without packaging.

When choosing fresh celery, you need to pay attention to the following signs of a quality product:

1. The color saturation of the plant, its "salad" shade.
2. Density, elasticity and juiciness of leaves.
3. The smell coming from the plant is pleasant.
4. The characteristic dull sheen of greenery, the uniformity of color of the leaves, the absence of any spots and inclusions.
5. When separating one stem from another, a characteristic crunch should be heard.
6. In a young vegetable, the color of the leaves is more saturated and bright, and the flesh is tender and juicy, in the old one, the pulp is fibrous, the leaves are more dull and large.
7. On the purity and preservation of stems and leaves - they must be clean, without torn parts.
8. If a vegetable root is acquired, it is preferable to a smaller size: it tastes better and is softer.

Consumption rates

The maximum daily dose of celery in the form of juices or as part of dishes should not exceed 200 g.

Important! Individual standards for the use of celery must be calculated with an endocrinologist and a nutritionist.

For people with diabetes, the following dosage of celery is recommended in the form of:

1. Juice from the stems - every day for 2-3 tbsp. spoons.
2. A decoction of the roots and lemon - every morning for 1 tbsp. spoon.
3. A simple broth - 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons 3-4 times a day in courses of 3-4 weeks with a week break.
4. Jam from the root - 1 tbsp. spoon in the morning for 30 minutes. before eating.

How to cook celery?

Raw celery is most often eaten - light salads are made from its stems or roots with the addition of apples or carrots and dressing from sour cream or olive oil. You can also make cocktails from freshly squeezed juice of stalks and celery leaves with lemon, kefir, parsley, cucumber. Often a vegetable is used in the preparation of soups.

For medicinal purposes, in particular for diabetes, celery root jam is prepared - for this you need to “drive” the peeled root of the vegetable together with several lemons through a meat grinder, place in an enameled saucepan, close the lid and cook in a “water bath” over low heat over for 2 hours. Cool the resulting jam naturally and store it in the refrigerator.

Did you know? If celery is steamed for no more than 10 minutes, then all of its beneficial substances will be preserved in it, and when boiled and roasted — their concentration will decrease by half.

How to store?

Choosing a quality product, it is also important to preserve it correctly, because it depends on how long its valuable qualities are preserved in the product.

Storage rules for celery depend on its type:

1. Celery leaf need to grind, distribute in portioned packets and send to the freezer. It can also be dried and subsequently used in the preparation of drinks or as a seasoning for dishes.
2. Petiole - Wrap in foil or cling film and send to a refrigerator in a separate place for a period of not more than 14 days.
3. Root - to be stored in a dark basement at a temperature of 0 ... + 2 ° C, covered with dry sand, or in the lower part of the refrigeration device in a paper bag for a period of not more than 2-3 days.

Celery is an inexpensive, affordable and extremely healthy product recommended for eating by people with type 2 diabetes. Its proper selection, preparation and recommended use will favorably affect a weakened ailment in the body, and will help reduce some severe manifestations of the disease.