Celery has not been at the top of my list of favorite veggies but after I read about the health benefits I quickly added it to my everyday meal prep. I am always on the hunt for healthy snacks especially something that I can throw in my purse and take to work with me. When I came across these Dandy® Celery snacks I was so excited to finally find something that I can snack on at work, in the car or literally anywhere.
We had a 4th of July party and popped the pre-cut celery out of the package and added them to our cheese plate! These snack packs include either peanut butter, ranch dressing or siracha dressing. (Peanut butter being my fave!)
These little guys have a pack of peanut butter attached to the back of the package! Super convenient and cute for little kiddos as well.
Why you need to eat more celery:
- Celery is great if you are watching your weight- 1 stalk is about 10 calories! I also love adding celery to my salads and soups in addition to eating raw with a dipping sauce.
- It helps with stress relief. This was a new one for me! Celery contains magnesium and other minerals that soothe the nervous system. I’ve also read that it may help you sleep better if you eat celery at night.
- Celery aids digestion due to the high water content and insoluble fiber.
- Reduces inflammation– it is great for joint pain or asthma
- Lowers blood pressure due to an active compound called phthalides in celery has been proven to boost circulatory health. Raw, whole celery reduces high blood pressure.
- Cancer protection– Celery has multiple compounds in it that help fight multiple types of cancer. Phthalides found in celery, as well as polyacetylenes, detoxify cancer cells in the body, and help prevent cancer. (sources say)
- It helps your eye sight and aid with vision loss. One large stalk of celery delivers 5 percent of your daily need for Vitamin A, a group of nutrients that protects the eyes.
You can find Dandy® Celery at a local Safeway or Lucky store. Also check out the Summer Snacking Sweepstakes that Dandy® and other fresh produce brands have going on, including a free ebook with 10 summer inspired recipes.
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