Celery for weight loss

There are few vegetable crops that are classified as biologically valuable products. Celery just one of them. This is due to its unique composition and balanced set of provitamins, vitamins, minerals and active organic complexes. Widespread use in cooking, medicine, pharmaceuticals and perfumery also speaks of the importance of celery. Moreover, celery for weight loss is very effective.

Today, almost half of the population of our country is overweight, of which a considerable part is obese. In the US, this is one of the main problems. And most people with this diagnosis experience a lot of all sorts of methods for losing weight. But the most interesting thing is that only a few of them help. But there is a tool much more useful than pills and debilitating diets. Celery has long established itself among lovers of proper nutrition.

As a dietary product, many use only petioles, although the whole plant is useful. It is used both fresh and processed. These can be juices, cocktails, soups, side dishes, salads, etc.

As a means for weight loss, celery has proven itself due to the following properties:

• improves digestion while cleansing the intestines naturally, and in some cases works as a mild laxative;
• accelerates the metabolic processes of the body due to the diuretic effect, helping the work of the kidneys and liver;
• due to the ability to flush the urinary tract, relieves swelling, normalizing the water-salt balance;
• accelerates metabolism, which contributes to the rapid breakdown of subcutaneous fat;
• normalizes the temperature balance of the body;
• eliminates fermentation and gas formation;
• reduces cravings for sweet and fatty foods;
• tones the whole body.

Before embarking on weight loss, be sure to read its contraindications for weight loss.

Celery is not recommended:

• with varicose veins and thrombophlebitis;
• pregnant women and during lactation;
• people with high blood pressure;
• with pancreatitis and cholecystitis;
• with allergies and skin diseases;
• in the presence of stones in the kidneys;
• during heavy menstruation and uterine bleeding;
• elderly and debilitated people with exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Speaking about the benefits of celery, we can conclude that this is the most “healthy” vegetable among most others. Many are familiar with it, but often underestimate its healing properties. Each part of the plant has its own indications and uses. The root crops of this vegetable crop are also valued, as is the aerial part. The root is quite resilient, rounded in shape and has a strong aroma. In folk medicine, it is very much in demand because of the extensive list of useful qualities.

Here are some of them:

• Successfully restores serum iron in the blood, preventing anemia, anemia, malnutrition, and as a prevention of oncology.
• It has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart, blood vessels, normalizing blood pressure.
• Eliminates nervous disorders, stress, irritability, improving well-being.
• An excellent tool to increase immunity, as the prevention of SARS.
• It helps with female and male sexual problems.
• Normalizes the work of the entire gastrointestinal tract and promotes weight loss.
• It also improves vision and joint mobility.

To make celery not only healthy, but also tasty, add its root to your daily meals. Fresh is good in salads, for canning, or you can just nibble on a piece. Soups, vegetable side dishes will also become more saturated and help in dietary nutrition.

The petioles of the plant have a juicy, fresh, spicy taste. This part of the herb contains a lot of fiber, which naturally has the best effect on the intestines and promotes weight loss. To provide elasticity to the vessels, celery greens will also help. And recent scientific studies report that eating the stems can prevent senile dementia. This is of course not a complete list of useful petiole indications, most of them are the same as the properties of the root crop.

In addition to the fact that celery stalks are used for medicinal purposes, it is indispensable in cooking. This part of the plant can be consumed in any form: it is stewed, fried, canned, juices, soups are prepared, in general, as your heart desires.

A miraculous celery drink is made using all parts of the plant.This is an excellent healing and rejuvenating remedy for the body. In its pure form, the juice is not easy to use, because of the specific taste.

Due to the good compatibility of celery with other vegetables and fruits, you can not only get rid of extra pounds, but also eliminate some ailments. For example, a combination with watermelon (1: 2) washes the kidneys and bladder well. With honey - relieves insomnia. With carrot juice (1:1) - will put the nervous system in order. With orange juice - normalizes blood pressure.

Do not forget to consider contraindications and dosage.

Dishes with this vegetable crop will eliminate the feeling of hunger for a long time. All kinds of foods go well with celery. Especially, experts advise it for meat, as it is easily digested and helps to digest protein well. Soups, for example, are popular in diet programs. Cocktails, purees, juices - give quick positive results that will be noticeable on well-being and appearance.

Here are a few options for dishes, with what and how you can combine this wonderful vegetable.

Peeled green apple, cut two stalks of celery into small pieces and put in a blender. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon there, add 30 gr. spinach and pour 100 ml of water. Blend into a puree and pour into a bowl. For greater benefit, you can add a pinch of flax seeds.

First you need to pass through finely chopped medium carrots and onions one at a time. Add 200 grams of champignons and celery root (grate).As it is fried, pour in a liter of water and cook until tender. After, we turn everything into a liquid puree with a blender and, sprinkled with a pinch of oregano, let it brew a little. Makes four servings.

Grind white cabbage, onions, carrots, bell peppers and green beans, each ingredient 100 grams and 300 grams. grated celery root. Pour the vegetables with one glass of liquid tomato juice, bring to readiness and grind in a blender. When serving, you can sprinkle with herbs.

300 gr. Pour oatmeal with water and leave to swell for 30 minutes. During this time, grind 300 gr. roots and stems of our precious vegetable and mixed with water-squeezed oatmeal. For a better hitch, add one egg, a spoonful of lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. We form cutlets, roll in breadcrumbs and fry.

For greater benefit, a quick fry on both sides is recommended so that the top layer “grabs”. And then cook for a couple.

You will need chopped on a grater (and preferably in a meat grinder) vegetables: onions, carrots, Jerusalem artichoke and celery - 100/100/100/400 grams. Whisk in one egg, salt and pepper to taste. We bread in breadcrumbs, or in fiber (sold in a pharmacy). Cutlets can be fried or steamed. The second option will be considered dietary.

"Fat-burning" salad recipe with celery and apple, see the following video.

Boil two carrots and two eggs. We cut them into strips and chop one fresh cucumber and 4 celery stalks there. Season with unsweetened yogurt and mix thoroughly.

Sauce: 5 tablespoons of low-fat sour cream, 1 teaspoon of mustard, a few drops of lemon juice.

You need 200 grams of each ingredient: celery stalks, apple, tomatoes, bell pepper and boiled chicken fillet. Cut into strips, season with sauce.

Oranges, celery (root), apples and grapes (pitted) are cut into the same size in equal proportions. Dressed with sour cream or not sweet yogurt. The root is better to grind on a coarse grater. When serving, the salad can be sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings.

Celery in combination with this fermented milk product has a beneficial effect on the stomach, normalizing the work of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Such a drink is good as an unloading after errors in food. There are several options for this mixture:

• a liter of 2.5% kefir, a glass of water and four celery stalks (can be cooked without water);
• one liter of fat-free kefir, 100 grams of parsley and celery stalks;
• a bunch of celery, a pack of cottage cheese and a liter of fat-free kefir.

The presented amount of any of the drinks is enough for one fasting day. You can make such mixtures in a blender, or grind by hand, like okroshka.

Fruit and vegetable drink for weight loss is prepared quite simply. You need the juices of two green apples, half a kilogram of celery stalks and half a glass of tomato juice. The cocktail can be garnished with finely chopped parsley.

The above culinary dishes can be used together or separately. Some recipes are well suited for fasting days, but you should not abuse them. It is better to carry out such a peculiar diet once a week, and eat in a balanced way in the following days.

Also, these recipes can be used as light but hearty dinners, or they can replace high-calorie dishes.

We advise you to watch the following video of the program "Live great!" about celery for weight loss.

For weight loss to be effective, you must follow some simple rules:

• observe the daily routine and meals;
• perform strength training three times a week, or take long walks at a fast pace;
• include celery in your daily diet, raw is best;
• drink at least two liters of water during the day, in addition to the rest of the liquid;
• for the proper functioning of the body, consume at least 1000 calories per day;
• reduce the amount of portions eaten, but increase the frequency of meals up to 5 times a day;
• if you want to chew something, and it’s still far before dinner, eat a couple of petioles, they will perfectly reduce your appetite.

Following these simple tips, you will quietly but surely go towards your goal, losing up to two kilograms per week.