• When someone mention " celery " as an eating selection to me my first response is to scoff and say " wearisome . " But maybe boring ’s not so bad - after all , a cultivated celery tonic was once prescribed as a nerve tonic . Boring is best when you ’re over activated !
• " At the turn of the century , Apium graveolens dulce was think to have ' ever - soothing ' and aphrodisiac holding supposed to beef up a person ’s ' exhausted nature . ' It was claimed that cultivated celery product could purify blood , smooth face , regulate the liver , revive the kidneys , exempt stomach disorderliness , and treat nervous disease . One dispenser of such remedies was not a physician at all , but aveterinarian . Many patent medicinal drug vendors , however , were extremely respected member of the biotic community and legitimate drug manufacturers , such as the Upjohn Company . “• But is italluntrue ? concord to Women ’s Health Magazine , " Raw celery contains the male hormone androsterone , which can act as a pheromone to triggerfemale attractiveness . "
• In fact , Apium graveolens dulce remains popular as atonic , and it once was aJello - atomic number 8 flavor . ( OK , perchance " popular " is too strong of a word to apply . It " exist , " anyway ! )
• But Apium graveolens dulce does have some practical attribute . It has been find toreduce age - related storage deficits , take the spicy sting away from Buffalo wing , and pretend as a bustle for your Bloody Mary . What more could you desire ?
• Celery can also act as a natural crapulence straw ( how ’s that for eco - friendly ? ) A certain variety has been developed to grow with a empty stalking , make up it well-heeled to plunge into your favorite drink .
• Do n’t discount this crunchy common from being a ceremonial participant , either : a crown of celery was a pillage for winners of athletic competitions in ancient Greece , while Romans used celery leaves to make funeral wreaths . Celery also plays a part inAmish weddings.• They ’re also tough - roses are getting an extended shelf life thanks to being inserted with acelery gene.• But what pass off when they mature limp ? Do n’t toss them out just countenance - you’re able to quicken wilted celery by trimming the ends and mystify the stalks in a jar of cold piddle . After a few hours in the refrigerator , the shuck should be frizzly . Voila !
• How do you Flossers enjoy your cultivated celery ? I chop it up and put it in most everything from tuna fish salad to lentil soup . I have n’t had it with peanut butter or brie for awhile , but I recall it being yummy . Does anyone hate celery ? I do detest those stringy strand !
‘ Dietribes ’ appears every other Wednesday . Food photos taken byJohanna Beyenbach . You might recollect that name from our post about hercolorful dieting .
