Apr 23, 2013

Celery for bones

03-Celery-BoneFoods-That-Look-Like-Body-Parts-1Long, lean stalks of celery look just like bones—and they’re good for them, too. Celery is a great source of silicon, which is part of the molecular structure that gives bones their strength. Bones are 23 percent sodium, and so is celery. Celery also has blood pressure reducing properties. It contains active phthalides, which relax the muscles of the arteries that regulate blood pressure so the vessels dilate, causing blood pressure to drop. Since it’s low in calories and high in fiber, it’s good to include celery in your diet. I cook with the outer stalks and keep the small, tender, centers in a baggie in the fridge for snacking.

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6 Comments on "Celery for bones"

  1. Gladys Mendez

    Thank you For your help.

  2. Gladys Mendez

    Celery recipes for strengthening bones.

  3. Gladys Mendez

    Which works better strengthening bone juicing or eating it raw.

    • Jenny Can Cook

      It’s generally recommended to eat the fruits or vegetables rather than juicing them so you get the fiber as well.

  4. Joan

    I was told by my natural path the celery is for yours bones and the shape of it is like your leg bone and will help heal your bones . Also your veggies are shape like the parts of your organs like walnuts is the shape of your brain and so on so no . I love veggies . I pray that this will heal cancer people on what veg. Do for you to help them.

  5. Rhonda

    Thanks for the info you give us on things like this. It helps me be more aware of what we all should be eating oppose to what we eat that is bad for us. And it’s funny Jenny. I use the dark green outer part for recipes and use the heart and core for snacking as well. Just like most fresh veggies I can eat raw. I can eat celery by itself. I also like snacking on cabbage, lettuce and green bell pepper…Yum!…

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