the api is a versatile ingredient when cooking. It can be used both fresh and frozen. The stem is often served raw or cooked in vegetable dishes. For its part, celery leaves are used as an herb, similar to parsley, to flavor soups, stews, salads and other dishes, the University of Kentucky argues.
Due to the versatility of the product, the api is an ingredient that is usually found in kitchens Mexicans. But, not only does it bring taste to different dishes, the api It also offers health benefits to its consumers and has gained popularity for being a food that helps lose weight.
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the api is a vegetable native to the Mediterranean Sea area. Both the stem and the leaves, which were once used as an aromatic herb to provide flavor and aroma to all types of recipes, are used in this vegetable, according to the organic shop Ecoagricultor.
Over time, the api it has been an edible herb and a special medicinal plant. It is a vegetable that has been used to season food and drinks, but at the same time the health-beneficial properties of this vegetable have been discovered.
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the api It is composed mainly of water, potassium, sodium and vitamins such as Vitamin C, Which strengthens the immune system and at the same time makes the body more resistant to new diseases, says the Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics.
Also, it is integrated by minerals like: sulfur, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus; and other vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, E, which perform various functions in the body.
Traditionally, the api has been used to reduce blood pressure and increase uric acid excretion. Also, it has been used to purify the blood; in addition at the time of lactation it allows the flow of the breast milk after the childbirth.
Likewise, the leaves from’ api they are often used to clean sores and ulcers. For its part, the root can be used as a diuretic against stones and sands of the urinary system and liver, adds the University of San Carlos Guatemala.
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Now, the api in its liquid form it is offered as an alternative to lose weight. In this regard, Healtline, an American site that provides medical information, indicates that celery juice has several benefits, including the weight loss and better intestinal and skin health.
FoodData Central experts point out that drinking 475 ml of celery juice provides approximately 85 calories, making it a low-calorie beverage ideal for when looking for lose weight.
Although, there is no scientific research to support this claim, a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology explains that replacing the drinks with high calorie content, such as sugary coffee drinks or soft drinks, for celery juice it’s a smart choice if you’re trying lose weight.
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Also, drink low calorie drinks like these celery juices before meals can promote satiety and help you eat fewer calories overall, adds the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
However, although the celery juice is a healthy, low-calorie drink, it should be combined with exercise and a nutritious diet, if you are looking for aprimar.
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to prepare, 1 stem of celery should be liquefied with 1 glass of water. The mixture should be drunk on an empty stomach, so that it creates a feeling of satiety before eating. It is recommended to drink it immediately without added sugars.
The Healthline website mentions that the celery juice can be consumed alone or added to other beverages such as batuts greens, which usually contain a variety of fruits and vegetables that bring other health benefits.