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Celery

Apium graveolens

Diuretic, Nutritional

Celery is a nutrient-dense food herb used for hydration, potassium, and general cardiovascular-friendly routines. In herbal contexts it’s often paired with celery seed for joint/uric acid and water-balance support routines.

Key Benefits

Hydration-support food with potassium and phytonutrients.
Supports general heart-healthy and blood pressure-friendly eating patterns.
Often used in ‘water balance’ routines (food-based).

Common Issues It May Help With

Low veggie intake routines.
Hydration and electrolyte support routines.
General wellness routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Eat raw, cooked, or in soups/stews.
Juice: can be refreshing, but don’t treat it as a miracle—balance with protein/fat.
Use consistently as part of a pattern, not as a one-off hack.

Taste / Notes

Fresh, green, savory.

Evidence Level

Strong nutrition evidence as a vegetable; specific therapeutic claims are limited.

Cautions

Celery allergy exists and can be severe. If on a low-sodium diet, celery is fine but many celery products (salted juices) are not. Juice can affect blood sugar response in some people depending on what else you eat.

Interactions

No major interactions as food, but discuss with a clinician if using large daily juice amounts alongside diuretics.

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