By: Kirsten Nunez writing for Shape
At first glance, celery might seem boring. After all, the veggie is mostly made of water, so it tastes pretty mind. However, when it comes to nutrition, celery is anything but bland. In fact, it's worth every bite. Read on to learn about the health benefits of celery, along with ideas for celery recipes.
What Is Celery?
A member of the parsley family (alongside carrots, fennel, and, yup, parsley), celery is a cool-weather vegetable that's native to the Mediterranean, according to Cornell University. Although its leaves are edible, it's mostly grown and eaten for its crunchy, ribbed stalks. Some varieties, though, are cultivated for their globe-shaped root — aka celeriac, celery root, or knob celery — and eaten as a root vegetable (such as potatoes and turnips), according to the University of Arkansas. For the sake of simplicity, "celery" in this article will refer to the type grown for its green ribbed stalks.
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