Surprisingly, the part of celery that is often discarded is a superfood that helps detoxify the liver and is easy to prepare.

GĐXH – This is a familiar vegetable in meals that nutritionists consider a “superfood” with the ability to support liver detoxification, anti-oxidation, diuretic and improve blood circulation.

Celery helps detoxify and nourish the liver

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam - Former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, celery contains many important nutrients such as vitamin K, folate, potassium, fiber and antioxidants. These ingredients can be obtained when eaten raw or cooked. In addition to abundant vitamins, celery contains a lot of vitamin K, folate, potassium and antioxidants.

In particular, celery helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver, supporting the liver to produce enzymes that metabolize fat and toxins. Anti-inflammatory active ingredients such as polyacetylenes and luteolin also help prevent osteoporosis, arthritis and liver diseases.

Not only good for the liver, many studies also show that celery can help prevent high blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, support the prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. With 95% water, low in calories and rich in fiber, this vegetable is also very suitable for weight loss diets and good for digestion and brain. Therefore, celery is increasingly popular for preparing delicious dishes.

Celery leaves are a nutritious part but are often 'forgotten' because many people throw them away or only use them for decoration. However, they are rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals and antioxidants that are beneficial for the liver. A study published in Food Science & Nutrition showed that adding celery leaves to the diet can improve bowel function, supporting the liver in removing toxins from the body.

In Vietnamese markets and supermarkets, celery is sold in abundance at cheap prices. Photo: Thuy Linh

3 delicious dishes with celery to help detoxify the liver

Beef and celery salad

The easy-to-eat and delicious beef and celery salad helps change the taste of family meals. The beef is crispy and chewy, soaked in a sweet and sour taste, combined with cool and crispy celery, slightly sweet onions, and fragrant Vietnamese coriander. When eating, people sprinkle some peanuts to increase the deliciousness of the dish. This dish is delicious when eaten with shrimp crackers or rolled in rice paper.

Celery Salad

You just need to prepare fresh celery leaves, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar, sesame oil. Making celery salad is also simple, wash fresh celery leaves and drain, blanch in boiling water. After the leaves are cooked, take them out, wash with cold water and drain. Put minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar and sesame oil in a small bowl, mix well to make the sauce and pour into the celery leaves, mix well.

Celery leaf omelette for a change

The combination of celery leaves and eggs helps balance nutrition. This dish has a fresh, soft taste, and is delicious when eaten with rice. Simply, you just need to prepare fresh celery leaves, eggs, salt, and cooking oil. Simple instructions: Cut celery into small pieces after washing. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a little salt, stir well, and then omelette. When the fried eggs are almost cooked, sprinkle celery leaves on top, stir well and you're done.

Celery leaf juice cleanses the liver

Wash celery, puree with filtered water, you can add a little lemon or apple to enhance the flavor. Celery juice is a way to help the body directly absorb important nutrients in celery leaves.

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