Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 On Feb 17, 2004, at 11:45 PM, SpareRibOfAz wrote: > In a message dated 2/17/04 9:22:23 PM US Mountain Standard Time, > obsidianblaze writes: > > > ...I also heard that celery is a good diuretic..is this true? I may > toss a few stalks in my next juice batch. > > Blaze, > > Celery is anti inflammatory. Very good I have juiced a lot of celery > when needed! > Yes, celery is a diuretic and laxative and also good for breaking up gallstones, healing wounds, and soothing irritated nerves. It is also helpful in treating respiratory illnesses like asthma and bronchitis. It's active ingredient, coumarin, has been shown to lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension by up to 14%. Celery is also effective in preventing colon and stomach cancer, supporting the liver, and treating arthritis and rheumatism. It's also known to help curb the appetite, making it ideal for people who want to lose weight. It's also known to calm the nerves. I eat celery every day. Usually 2-3 stalks. I use it in raw soups and juices and one of my very favorite raw snacks/ meals is: Mix Raw Almond Butter and Organic Dates (fairly equal amounts, more almond or to taste) Just mash well with a fork. I like the rolled dates available at Whole foods in the produce section- the ones in coconut. Anyway, mash well...add a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like and eat it on celery sticks. This is addictive. It tastes much better than it sounds and travels well as a box lunch. Your kids will (maybe!) love it too. To your health, Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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