Celery: the next big thing

Now, you might have noticed that here at DietPixie, we like our superfoods.

Another day, another superfood, you might think. Maybe you’re right. However, don’t write celery off just yet.

Studies have shown that, as well as having only a few calories to help you get stick-thin, the stick-thin veg (ahem) contains the compounds lutolin and diosmin to boost your health.

Celery was found to be beneficial in fighting Alzheimer’s and other similar illnesses, such as mental health problems.

Dr. Terrence Town, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, said: “The compounds have few side effects and are available as dietary supplements.”

Or, of course, you could just eat raw celery, right?

Plus, the researchers only tested the compounds on mice - DietPixie wonders if the critters got cheese with their celery.

Dr. Susanne Sorensen of the Alzheimer’s Society said: “We know a healthy balanced diet can reduce dementia risk. This work reinforces the need to eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables.”

Source: Marie Claire