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What is Celery?

Wild celery can be found throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. The leaves, stalks, root, and seeds can be eaten. In western cuisine, the stalks of its domesticated cousin are commonly used in cooking and may be eaten raw alone or in salads, or as a cooked ingredient in various recipes. Celery seed has also been used as a diuretic and to treat gout. There is insufficient evidence in humans to support the use of celery for any indication.



Side Effects

Anaphylactic shock, atopic dermatitis, celery-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, laryngeal edema (swelling), oral allergy syndrome, phototoxic burn, phytophotodermatitis, urticaria-edema-anaphylactic shock.



Reactions / Interactions

ACE inhibitors, alcohol, antispasmodic agents, aspirin, beta blockers, blood pressure-lowering agents, blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering agents, cytochrome P450 metabolized agents, diuretics, sedatives, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.



What is Celery?

Wild celery can be found throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. The leaves, stalks, root, and seeds can be eaten. In western cuisine, the stalks of its domesticated cousin are commonly used in cooking and may be eaten raw alone or in salads, or as a cooked ingredient in various recipes. Celery seed has also been used as a diuretic and to treat gout. There is insufficient evidence in humans to support the use of celery for any indication.

Side Effects

Anaphylactic shock, atopic dermatitis, celery-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, laryngeal edema (swelling), oral allergy syndrome, phototoxic burn, phytophotodermatitis, urticaria-edema-anaphylactic shock.

Reactions / Interactions

ACE inhibitors, alcohol, antispasmodic agents, aspirin, beta blockers, blood pressure-lowering agents, blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering agents, cytochrome P450 metabolized agents, diuretics, sedatives, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.

Safety

Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to celery (Apium graveolens), its constituents, or members of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae family or with birch pollen-related allergens. Use cautiously if exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Use cautiously with bile secretion disorders. Avoid if eating large amounts of psoralen-containing foods or herbs. Avoid high celery intake in pregnant patients; use cautiously if breastfeeding.

Dosage

Adults (18 years and older)

Not enough scientific data available.

Children (18 years and younger)

Not enough scientific data available.

Evidence

Condition: Mosquito repellent Grade: C

Disclaimer: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

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Celery Videos

Celery Articles

  • Celery for Dieting

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Food for Thought

celery soup

a delicious celery soups.

Calories: 297     Fat: 18.7594     Cholesterol: 20     Sodium: 1862.2438     Total Carbohydrates: 25.4163     Fiber: 6.6406     Sugars: 13.5138     Protein: 6.7853     Vitamin C:    

Wild Rice and Celery Root Soup

Courtesy of Cooking Light Magazine; November 2009

Calories: 120     Fat: 2.9     Cholesterol: 7.5     Sodium: 474.7858     Total Carbohydrates: 19.5145     Fiber: 3.6108     Sugars: 2.3625     Protein: 3.8358     Vitamin C:    

Chicken Salad (with Grapes, Celery, and Walnuts)

Delicious mix that can be added to lettuce (or bread).

Calories: 349     Fat: 30.1617     Cholesterol: 48.3333     Sodium: 285.8325     Total Carbohydrates: 5.6098     Fiber: 0.4889     Sugars: 4.7516     Protein: 12.9     Vitamin C:    

Chopped celery, bell pepper, onion

Chopped Vegetables used a lot. Chopped and stored

Calories: 23     Fat: 0.08     Cholesterol: 0     Sodium: 18.1125     Total Carbohydrates: 6.475     Fiber: 1.9612     Sugars: 3.1125     Protein: 0.96     Vitamin C:    

Braised Mediterranean Celery, FLFL

Food Lover's Fat Loss Program - slow carb

Calories: 175     Fat: 7.7486     Cholesterol: 0     Sodium: 187.2106     Total Carbohydrates: 16.3425     Fiber: 2.0879     Sugars: 12.0957     Protein: 5.4018     Vitamin C:    

Chicken and Celery Stir Fry

Serve on top of steamed brown rice and you have a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal.

Calories: 206     Fat: 6.3918     Cholesterol: 75.8788     Sodium: 267.4498     Total Carbohydrates: 11.8163     Fiber: 2.3634     Sugars: 5.0625     Protein: 26.9114     Vitamin C:    

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Conversations On Celery

  • Fat burning foods


    • Posted On November 15, 2007 07:26:14 PM

      well i've heard that celery has "negative" calories, which means that it takes more calories to digest it then is actually in it... but i really dont think it means that eating a whole vat of cel... Read More

    • Posted On November 15, 2007 08:54:32 PM

      [quote="fishergirl106":24qpzxpw]well i've heard that celery has "negative" calories, which means that it takes more calories to digest it then is actually in it... but i really dont thin... Read More

  • How do I edit my recipie?


    • Posted On June 11, 2008 03:10:28 PM

      Ok I figured how to edit it but when I enter in celery..it comes out as celery with natural peanut butter. i can't get it tp say just celery. Any ideas? Read More

    • Posted On June 11, 2008 03:01:50 PM

      I put in a juicing recipie but didn't realize the serving sizes were off. Read More

  • 10 fun ways to loose weight !


    • Posted On May 17, 2008 01:22:59 PM

      I’m going to try these 1. Eat spicy food, the heat actually makes you burn off calories 2. Turn the shower on cold for 20 seconds before you get out, that’s another 100 calories or so! 3.W... Read More

    • Posted On May 17, 2008 02:12:49 PM

      [quote="northface19":2n37r1dr] 4. Eat celery, if you don’t like the taste of celery, dip it into sauce, watch it soak up, then have flavoured celery! Or, if you don't like the taste o... Read More

  • Who says Iceberg Lettuce and Celery aren't nutritious?


    • Posted On March 19, 2008 11:58:44 AM

      http://www.dietdetective.com/content/view/3164/3/ Plus a question - what's your favorite lettuce? I must admit, I'm an iceberg junkie. But I'll also eat romaine on occasion. However, with rom... Read More

    • Posted On March 19, 2008 12:00:20 PM

      "Why are you eating iceberg? All you're eating is crunchy water, it has no nutritional value whatsoever." My answer to that was always, "Well people are always telling me to drink more water." Read More

  • Delicious Tuna


    • Posted On February 18, 2009 04:34:24 PM

      So we all know Tuna is a great source of calcium, awesome all around food right? And then we spoon in globs of Mayo and its gross. Instead, try 2 TBSP of fat free cream cheese. It is the most delic... Read More

    • Posted On February 18, 2009 04:40:51 PM

      i'm stuck on adding nonfat ricotta cheese with halved grape tomatoes celery and parmesan cheese also i give it a serving of tabasco mouthwatering i will give the cream cheese a try next trip to th... Read More

  • Change up that potato salad


    • Posted On December 30, 2008 05:49:19 AM

      Use sweet potatoes instead of white or do a mix of half and half. I make potato salad with half white potato and half sweet. And it's so delicious. My latest 'creation' is a mixture of cubed cooke... Read More

    • Posted On December 30, 2008 01:58:06 PM

      ooh, no I haven't but I think I will now, sounds lovely Read More

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jondchase: Did you know that celery is considered a negative calorie food. You burn more calories eating it than what is in the celery itself.

flavourfirst: @lukechef Nothing too crazy: sawtooth coriander, shiso, verbena on balcony, salsify, clumping leeks, Delfino coriander, Asian celery in gdn

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