One of the lowest calorie vegetables available, celery is largely made up of water content. It will also act as a diuretic in the body so if you’re suffering from some bloating, it may be something that you’ll want to consider eating.
Let’s look at the nutritional information to know about celery.
Major Nutrients Found In Celery
As mentioned, since celery contains so few calories this is one vegetable you won’t have to worry about adding to your total calorie intake. It does contain a decent amount of fiber per serving but also does contain sugar to match that.
Since the total calorie count is so low however, it’s typically not something that you really need to concern yourself with.
The added nutrients that you’ll find in celery include riboflavin, vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Potassium.
Storing/Selecting
When selecting celery you want to choose a stalk that is free from brown spots and shows no signs of splitting either.
Store it immediately in the fridge either sealed in a bag or to really extend the shelf life, cut it up and place it in a covered bowl of water.
Eat It With:
Celery is great eaten raw with a low fat dip or can be added to salads, stir-fries, or any other casseroles or mixed vegetable dishes you’re preparing.
If you need a quick snack on the go, consider smearing some celery with some natural peanut butter for a creamy treat that contains plenty of healthy fats.
Burn Off Calories In Celery
To burn off the number of calories in a serving of celery you would have to do:
- 4 minutes of walking
- 2 minutes of circuit training
- 2 minutes of boxing/kick-boxing