Il celery, like all foods rich in fiber and low in calories, it is indicated in the diet to keep cholesterol under control.
Of course, it must be inserted in an appropriate regime, because, as we often say, no food is miraculous.
What are the characteristics that make celery a product suitable for cholesterol control?
Celery and cholesterol, the role of phthalide
Celery contains phthalides, a substance that, according to various researches and recent studies, is effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels and also blood pressure values, another cardiovascular risk factor.
Celery and cholesterol, dietary fiber
Celery is rich in fiber. All high-fiber foods are helpful in keeping bad cholesterol levels in the blood under control.
Furthermore, celery has other useful characteristics for this purpose: it is low in calories and has almost no fat content.
100 g of celery contains 1,6 grams of dietary fiber, equal to 6% of the recommended daily consumption.
The same amount of celery provides less than 20 calories, less than a gram of fat and zero cholesterol.
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Celery contains sodium
Celery is quite high in sodium. 100 grams of celery contain about 80 milligrams, equal to about 3% of our daily requirement.
Apparently, therefore, it should be a food to be consumed in moderation, especially in people with high blood pressure.
Of course, as with all foods, exaggeration is never advisable. In any case, the sodium level contained in 100 grams of celery is below the threshold considered potentially harmful.
Furthermore, this sodium content can even be an advantage; it gives, in fact, a certain flavor to celery, and therefore, when this vegetable is used to flavor dishes, the quantity of added salt can be reduced.
Other benefits of celery
Celery is an ally for health because, in addition to promoting the control of cholesterol and blood pressure, it presents numerous other qualities, Including:
> As it is mainly composed of water, it is purifying and diuretic.
> Contains an antioxidant, the lutein, valuable for the brain.
> It is rich in minerals and contains a good amount of Vitamins.
> It is very digestible and promotes the well-being of the stomach and intestines.
> It is useful in diets that aim to reduce and / or control body weight thanks above all to its high satiety index and its aroma, which it can add flavor to many dishes without significantly increasing calories.
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