Celery is a vegetable with long and crunchy stalks. Its stem is hollow and cylindrical. It belongs to the same family as carrots, parsley, and turnips. Properties and benefits: Celery is mainly rich in vitamin A and C. It is a source of fiber, which aids in the digestive process and intestinal transit. It reduces acidity and gastric secretion. Consuming celery juice with honey before bed can help you sleep. Thanks to its high content of vitamin C and folic acid, it can help regulate menstruation. It is an excellent detoxifier and helps eliminate toxins accumulated in the kidneys. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories: 16 calories (11.7 kJ) Omega 6 fatty acids: 79 mg Fiber: 1.6 g Vitamin A: 449 IU Vitamin C: 3.1 mcg Vitamin K: 29.3 mcg Folates: 36 mcg Sugar: 1.8 g Potassium: 260 mg Calcium: 40 mg Storage and tips: We recommend storing celery in the refrigerator, where it can last for a week. You can also freeze it for up to 12 months. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: We already know that celery can be consumed raw, in salads or smoothies, as well as cooked. You can make delicious vegetable soups like this one, with celery, onion, garlic, potato, white pepper, salt, and olive oil. But if you feel like adding it to a fruit smoothie, we recommend mixing it with pineapple, carrot, cucumber, and apple.