Celery is a plant from the fennel and parsley family. It appears as a wild plant in humid places, and is cultivated in many countries around the world. It is green in color and its stems have a very crunchy texture, an aniseed and slightly bitter flavor, but still pleasant to the palate. 

 

Among the benefits of celery are the following:

• It facilitates the functioning of the kidneys and is an excellent purifier because it eliminates waste substances with urine.
• It has antibacterial characteristics and as a blood purifier it helps diabetics with metabolism.
• Helps in the renewal of joints and connective tissue.
• Promotes the secretion of saliva and gastric juices.
• Its essential oils help control hypertension.