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GLOWING SKIN

Mix gram  our with celery juice and

make a smooth paste

Apply the mixture on your skin and

leave on for half an hour

Then, scrub it o as you

take a shower

This removes dead cells

and hydrates the skin

BLEMISH-FREE SKIN

Mix celery juice with a few drops of

tea tree and peppermint oils

Apply all over the face and neck

using a cotton ball

Once the juice is completely dry,

wash it o with warm water

Treats acne and pimples

SHINY HAIR

Blend a few stalks of celery with

water and strain the liquid

Store it overnight

In the morning, massage the liquid

thoroughly into the hair. Then, rinse

and wash

This will make hair smooth and shiny

SKINCARE
Whether you eat it, juice it, or apply
it topically, celery does wonders for
your skin. Dr. Reema Arora, senior
aesthetic physician, Delhi, says,
“It’s no secret that vitamins help
in stimulating collagen formation.
Celery contains vitamins A, C and E
that act as antioxidants and are great
lightening agents. Drink the juice, if
possible on an empty stomach, as it
leads to maximum absorption, or apply
it on your face. An easy face pack can
be made by mixing celery juice with

used in entirety, without any wastage.

The leaves can replace parsley or basil

in just about any soup, salad or pasta.

The tips and centre can be added to

main course dishes.

Chef Arzooman Irani, executive

chef, Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon, says,

“To cook celery, you have to crop

the stalks and the leafy tops and eat

them raw in a salad. To eat it as a side

dish, braise it for 10-15 minutes, slice

diagonally for stir fries (takes four to

six minutes) or chop and add to soups

and stews.”

coriander. The reason for celery
gaining popularity is that it is negative
calorie food, which means, when you
consume it, the number of calories
that you burn while digesting it is less
than the number you eat. It is also
diuretic because of its high potassium
content. So, if anyone suffers from
bloating or water retention, this is
must-eat vegetable. One way of using
celery could be to make an infused
water with it. You could also replace
chips and other snacks with celery
sticks and eat them with dips.”

lemon juice and crushed

fresh gooseberry.” Celery also has a

high content of micro minerals

such as iron, magnesium and zinc.

“These micro minerals add shine to

hair and facilitate hair growth,” adds

Dr. Reema.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Celery has a mildly bitter taste and a

texture that’s both crisp and succulent,

and is eaten either raw or cooked. It is

used in abundance in health food. The

green vegetable is versatile as it can be