Celery
Celery can be diced and tossed into soups, salads and stir-fry recipes to add a satisfying crunch to any meal. All parts of celery, including the stalk, leaves and seeds are edible! Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help prevent coronary heart disease.
Did You Know?
- Celery is related to carrots, fennel and parsley.
- Celery is composed of 94 percent water.
- Garlands made of celery leaves were found in the tomb of a pharaoh who died in 1323 B.C.
- The ancient Greeks used celery to make wine, which was served as an award at athletic games.
Shopping, Preparing and Storing
- Always buy celery with the leaves attached. This is a good indication of freshness.
- Make sure to take a good look at the outer stalks for signs of browning or limpness. You should not be able to bend a stalk without it snapping.
- Store celery in the crisper section of the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to one week.
Cooking Tips
- Filling celery with peanut or almond butter is a great protein-rich snack.
- Celery flavors well with lettuce, egg salad, soups, stocks, dill, rosemary and sage.
Celery Nutrition
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 16; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Total Carbohydrates: 3 g; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 81 mg
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