Celery Benefits & Nutrition
Celery benefits: nutrition per 100 g (16 kcal, 1.6 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Ajmoda.
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Ajmoda · Vegetables
- 16 kcalenergy
- 0.7 gprotein
- 1.6 gfibre
- Nov–Feb (cool season)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw stalks) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of celery
- Very low in calories and mostly water.
- Is a source of vitamin K and potassium.
- Contains apigenin and other plant compounds; claims that celery juice lowers blood pressure need more research.
How to eat it
Add to soups, stir-fries and salads, or eat raw with hummus.
How much a day: As a vegetable in normal meals.
Who should be careful
- Celery is a well-known allergen for some people.
- Celery juice ‘cleanses’ are not needed — whole celery keeps its fibre.
Best season in India
Nov–Feb (cool season). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of celery?
Very low in calories and mostly water. Is a source of vitamin K and potassium. Contains apigenin and other plant compounds; claims that celery juice lowers blood pressure need more research.
How much celery can I have a day?
As a vegetable in normal meals. Add to soups, stir-fries and salads, or eat raw with hummus.
Who should be careful with celery?
Celery is a well-known allergen for some people. Celery juice ‘cleanses’ are not needed — whole celery keeps its fibre.
When is celery in season in India?
Nov–Feb (cool season).
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