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NATURE’S TONIC

150 asiaSpa India March-April 2016

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t may not lead the healthy

veggie brigade, what with

competition from spinach and

other green vegetables, but

celery is like an unsung hero

who is waiting to be celebrated! This

meek vegetable is a collection of long,

thick and juicy stalks around a central,

tender heart that ranges in colour from

white to green – the darker its colour,

the stronger its flavour. Primarily used

to flavour dishes, celery can easily fill

party platters and is used in weight-loss

diets because of its low-calorie fibre

content. Celery is often called a

‘negative calorie food’, but it certainly

isn’t lacking in nutrition.

HEALTHY POTIONS

From boosting the immune system

and regulating high blood pressure,

to lowering cholesterol by increasing

bile acid secretion, celery comes with

a score of benefits. Khyati Rupani,

founder of Balance Nutrition (www.

balancenutrition.in) says, “Celery is

a wonderful addition to anything –

salads and juices or a replacement for

TAKING

STALK

Crispy and crunchy celery is a no-waste green vegetable

and a guilt-free answer to hunger pangs