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March is National Nutrition Month
Celery as
Nutrition Staple
N
oted author and natural health advocate Dr. Andrew
Weil sees celery as a versatile kitchen staple. A
biennial plant, he notes that celery is in the same fam-
ily as carrots, dill and fennel. Its versatility lands it in
soups, stews, stir-fries and salads, plus it’s good spread
white Tea
with natural nut butter.
This crunchy green has long been associated with
dieting, due to its natural diuretic effects and low calorie
Tops herbal
count. Rich in potassium and natural sodium, Weil cites
its important role in regulating fluid balance in the body
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and stimulating urine production, not to mention that cel-
ery is a good source of vitamins C and K. Its active compounds, I
n a recent test to evaluate the health
properties of extracts from 21 plant
pthalides, may even help lower blood pressure. species, white tea considerably out-
Always seek out organically grown celery, advises Weil, as
performed them all. “We were testing
pesticides are commonly used on conventionally grown varieties.
very small amounts, far less than you
would find in a drink,” says Professor
Source:
DrWeil.com
Declan Naughton of Kingston Univer-
sity, in London, one of the UK’s leading
specialists on inflammation. “The early
Wrinkles Be Gone
indicators are that white tea reduces the
Researchers in germany suggest that high-intensity
risk of inflammation that is character-
visible light from light emitting diodes (led) applied
istic of rheumatoid arthritis and some
daily for several weeks resulted in “rejuvenated skin,
cancers, as well as wrinkles.”
reduced wrinkles and a more resilient complexion.”
Evidently, the properties of white
They see such treatment as a potential alternative to
tea go beyond high levels of antioxi-
Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles.
dants to also block the activities of en-
Source: American Chemical Society
zymes that break down elastin and col-
lagen. Naughton explains that elastin
supports the body’s natural elasticity,
which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments
and skin to function. It also helps body
tissues repair wounds and stops skin
from sagging. Collagen, a protein found
in connective tissues, is also key to skin
strength and resilience.
Eight of the other plants and herbs
analyzed also help protect against the
breakdown of both elastin and collagen
associated with age-related wrinkling.
After white tea, bladderwrack per-
formed well, followed by extracts of
cleavers (Galium aparine, also called
goosegrass) rose, green tea, angelica,
anise and pomegranate.
Source: BMC Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
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