An amazing plant, one of the few in which everything is useful - both the root and stems and leaves. But the main thing is that it has practically no contraindications. The vitamin composition of the root and the aerial part of the plant is somewhat different, so the best option is to use both. In addition, the root, as a rule, undergoes heat treatment - it is boiled, fried, added to soups, and stems and leaves are perfect for salads, where they can be added raw, while preserving all the vitamins.
The composition of celery This vegetable does not break records for the content of useful substances, but a big plus is a balanced composition. In celery, there is ascorbic acid (vitamin C), necessary to strengthen the immunity of the child, thiamin (B1) is a water-soluble vitamin that does not accumulate in the body and must be administered regularly. Participates in the processes of growth and cleavage of proteins and carbohydrates. Riboflavin (B2) is involved in metabolic processes and activates the work of vitamin B6 (found in animal products) There are in the root and greenery of celery niacin (B3) and a little folic acid (B9), which is important for hematopoiesis.
Celery root (Photo: Fotolia) Mineral composition of celery:.
Celery is rich in potassium, its content in 100 g of root is 400 mg, greens - 430, it is more than in such popular products as bananas, broccoli and green beans. Thanks to this amount of potassium and enough coarse plant fiber, regular use of celery in any form promotes normal intestinal peristalsis and full-fledged work of bacteria of the children's gastrointestinal tract, and simply speaking - helps to avoid constipation.
There is calcium in this vegetable (about 60 mg per 100 g), magnesium is an exceptionally important mineral that, to all its important properties, also contributes to the assimilation of ascorbic acid, phosphorus, sodium, which also exists in celery, activates many enzymes and energy metabolism.
Why celery to a child The balanced composition of celery, both underground and aboveground parts, makes this vegetable extremely useful.
• Thanks to vitamins, celery is able to support the resistance of the child's organism to all kinds of infections. This property is especially important in the period of autumn colds. • Like any other vegetable, celery perfectly diversifies the diet of a child who is prescribed a gluten-free and bezazeinovaya diet. • Normal work of children's intestines is extremely important for the health of the whole organism. Thanks to fiber, which is the main food of the intestinal microflora, the celery will help to avoid hardening of stool, and potassium will provide a normal intestinal peristalsis. • Due to its composition and the presence of essential oils of raw celery, as a rule - stems and leaves, perfectly stimulate the production of gastric juice and thereby increase the appetite of a child. • Nutritionists recommend giving celery to children in combination with meat dishes, because, thus, the metabolism of important amino acids from meat.
Salad of celery and apples Stew of celery 1 apple 1 hour.
spoon of lemon juice100 g soft cheeseYogurt or sour cream Peel the apples and cut them into thin straws (you can grate on a large grater). Stem celery wash, cut into small cubes, add to apples and sprinkle with lemon juice. Soft cheese (brynza, suluguni) cut into cubes, according to the size of celery pieces. All mixed, a little salt and add sour cream or unsweetened yogurt. For decoration, you can use any fresh herbs - parsley, dill, basil, thyme.
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