Celery

 

Celery is as good for your mood as it is for your body. It contains potassium which nourishes your nervous system, to keep you feeling good.

What nutrients in celery boost mood?
  •  Potassium
  •  Antioxidants

 

*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.

How To Store And Prepare 

Store
  •  Fridge

Top Tip: Keep in the fridge to keep your celery crisp. Wrap in a damp towel for extra freshness.

 

Prep
  •  Chop
  •  Toss
  •  Stir Fry

Top Tip: The outer stalks of celery are tougher and easier to cook with. 

When Are They In Season?

Celery is in season all year-round.

 

How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

2 stalks of celery (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.

Did you know?

Garlands of celery were given to winners of ancient Greek athletic games.

Nutrition Information Panel

Serving size: 75g( 2 stalks raw)

  Av QTY Per serve %DI* Av QTY per 100g
Moisture 71g   95g
Energy 47kJ 1% 62kJ
Protein 0.5g 1% 0.6g
Total fat 0.1g <1% 0.1g
Saturated fat 0g 0% 0g
Total
Carbohydrates
1.7g <1% 2.2g
Sugars 0.9g 1% 1.2g
Sodium 74mg 3% 98g
Potassium 200mg   267mg
Total
polyphenols^
32mg
GAE
  42mg
GAE
Beta-carotene 44ug   58ug

Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA data
*based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
“<” means less than
GAE means Gallic Acid Equivalents

How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of vegetables you should eat is 5 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

2 stalks of celery (75g) counts as 1 serve of vegetables.

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