Diabetes mellitus is a dangerous and common disease in which glucose uptake is impaired and absolute or relative insufficiency of the hormone insulin occurs.
People with such a diagnosis need to follow a diet that will, if not reduce their blood sugar, then at least keep it at a certain level.
In such a diet not the last place is occupied by garden plants capable of lowering sugar. Among them is celery. Its benefits and methods of use for the disease is described below.
Beneficial features
The special chemical composition determines the beneficial effect of the plant on the body:
- improves blood circulation;
- relaxes the nervous system;
- adjusts metabolic processes;
- increases body tone, rejuvenates it;
- prevents the accumulation of salts due to the diuretic effect;
- cleans the blood, removes harmful substances;
- adjusts the work of the digestive system;
- lowers sugar levels;
- eliminates headaches;
- accelerates wound healing;
- relieves inflammation;
- takes part in cell regeneration.
Celery Diabetes Treatment
The ability of celery to lower sugar levels, normalize metabolic processes and regenerate cells allows it to be used for the treatment of diabetes, both the first and second type.
Learn also about the benefits of celery for men.
Type 1
Diabetes of the first type is an insulin-dependent type of disease, since the pancreas cells responsible for insulin production are destroyed in the patient’s body, which is why the body is not able to lower the sugar on its own.
With the correct inclusion of celery in the menu, you can achieve an active production of the secret responsible for the splitting of glucose. In addition, the plant improves the work of all body systems experiencing an enormous load due to the high concentration of sugar in the blood.
Did you know? The probability of becoming ill with type 1 diabetes is increased if one of the parents had this ailment. But identical twins with the same genotype simultaneously suffer from illness in only 30-50% of cases.
2 types
The second type of diabetes is associated with impaired interaction of insulin with cells. It is often found in people suffering from overweight, as there are a lot of fat cells in the body, and they are less sensitive to insulin. Therefore, for such people it is very important to lose weight, which may contribute to celery, which removes toxins and toxins from the body.
It also stimulates the adrenal glands, regenerating cells responsible for insulin production. In addition, it contains magnesium, which is necessary for strengthening connective tissue; thanks to him, all body systems begin to work normally. Such timely support will reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes by 19%.
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Features of the use of celery in diabetes
Diet is what a diabetic patient should stick to. So you need to know what dietary dishes can be prepared from celery, so that it is useful and tasty.
Stem juice
It is very simple to make juice from plant stalks. It is enough to wash the stalks (you can add the leaves) and chop them with a blender in a mush. After that - strain the obtained substance through gauze. If there is a juicer on hand, then it is better to use it.
Important! To juice benefit, it is used in quantities of 30-40 g after 2 hours after the morning and evening meals.
Leaf decoction
To prepare a healthy drink, you need to take 20 g of fresh leaves of the plant, pour water and boil for half an hour. The finished drug is taken daily before meals in the amount of 2 tbsp. l
Decoction of the root
Celery root, in the amount of 20 g, is crushed and poured 250 ml of water. This mixture is set on fire and boiled for 20 minutes. Drink daily before meals for 2 tbsp. l This tool is very good for 1 type of illness. After a week of regular intake, you can notice a change: the body is cleansed, and the metabolic processes are accelerated.
A mixture of root with lemon
Celery root successfully combined with lemons. You can make a wonderful blend of 500 grams of root vegetables and five lemons. All ingredients should be minced (citrus peel). Transfer the mixture to a suitable container and place in a water bath for 1.5 hours. The finished medicine is taken daily in 1 tbsp. l in the morning on an empty stomach.
Important! Salad with celery is undesirable to store more than 24 hours.
Vegetable Salad
In vegetable salads you can use both aboveground and underground parts of the plant. If a root is used, it must be cleaned. Both the leaves and the root should be finely chopped. Celery slicing can be used as a separate dish or side dish, and as a component of vegetable, meat salads.
Video recipe: Three celery salads
Soup
This vegetable soup is very useful:
- 500 g - celery;
- 6 pieces - onions;
- 500 g cabbage;
- 3 pcs. - tomatoes;
- 2 pcs. - Bulgarian pepper.
All ingredients are washed, ground and boiled until cooked. Water needs to pour as much as you would like to get broth. At the request of the soup is salted and pepper. You can use the soup in any of the meals.
Video recipe: Bonn vegetable soup with celery
How to choose and store celery
Rules for the selection and storage of culture:
- A usable plant smells good, bright green, with taut, slightly shiny leaves.
- The root part must be dense and firm.
- The smaller the root vegetable, the softer it is.
- Fresh product is stored no more than 3-7 days. If it is overripe, it should be stored less.
- Keep the plant better in the refrigerator, wrapped in foil.
- It is desirable to place the root part in a paper bag before placing it in the refrigerator.
Possible harm and contraindications to use
Categorically contraindicated product to such people:
- with epilepsy;
- pregnant and lactating women;
- with varicose veins;
- with thrombophlebitis;
- with enterocolitis;
- with uterine bleeding and copious periods;
- ulcers;
- allergy sufferers;
- with hemorrhagic vasculitis;
- with pathologies of the genitourinary system.
Did you know? The ancient Greeks made wreaths of celery for the winners of the Nemean Games held parallel to the Olympic.
The elderly and those suffering from urolithiasis should take the herb with caution. Celery is a plant that not only can, but also needs to be introduced into the diet of people suffering from diabetes of any type. This is a simple way to support your body in a difficult moment. The main thing is to hold a consultation with a doctor before use.
