"芹菜的益處"

這脆脆的、負熱量的食物對健康來說絕對是加分！芹菜被視為負熱量的食物是因為吃它的時候，咀嚼消耗的熱量比吃進去的還多。但你該知道的可絕不只有熱量這一面──芹菜還提供注重健康的人其他的健康益處。

芹菜含有大量的維他命C，它的葉子則富含維他命A，莖提供大量的維他命B1、B2及B6。鉀、葉酸、鈣、鐵、磷和必要的氨基酸也含量豐富。但等等，還不只這些呢！

芹菜能維持免疫系統的健康、平衡身體內的鉀跟鈉，以排出多餘的體液（對保水有益），可消炎（可以協助修復關節炎），含有可以幫助降低膽固醇和血壓的苯酞，而且還是運動後完美的電解質穩定劑。芹菜還能（透過消除毒素和擊碎腎結石來）幫助腎臟功能運作，（透過製造鎮靜功效）舒緩神經系統，並透過抑制對糖份和高熱量食物的欲望來協助減重。

聽起來是時候嚼嚼芹菜了！

(Health) Benefits of Celery

This crunchy, negative calorie food is a definite plus in terms of health! Celery is considered a negative calorie food because more calories are burned while chewing it than are consumed when eating it. But its not just the caloric benefits that you should be aware of V celery offers a variety of other health benefits for the health conscious eater.

Celery is high in Vitamins C, its leaves are high in vitamin A, and the stems provide high doses of vitamins B1, B2, and B6. Potassium, folic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and essential amino acids are also in abundance. But wait, that's not all!

Celery supports a healthy immune system, balances potassium and sodium in the body to flush out excess fluids (good for water retention), is anti-inflammatory (which can assist in healing and help with arthritis), contains phthalides that can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and is the perfect post-workout electrolyte stabilizer. Celery can also assist kidney function (by eliminating toxins and helping break down kidney stones), the nervous system (by producing a calming effect), and assists in weight loss by curbing cravings for sugary or rich food.

Sounds like its time to get crunching!

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