It has nothing but water; well most of us don’t seem to take celery quite seriously when it comes to its nutritional value.

But Jonny Bowden, the author of the 150 Healthiest foods on the earth, reckons this light colored low calorie diet as a superstar of nutrition.

People in China and some other parts of the world have been using celery in various medicines for heart diseases and high blood pressure. It contains phytochemical that is considered quite effective for good heart health. Results of a study conducted on animals; show that celery proves quite effective to decrease blood-pressure nearly 12 to 14%. It has also proved quite effective to prevent arteries from preventing.

But Bowden also points out that celery is quite prone to absorb various pollutants and suggests opting for organic whenever you can.

If you want to make the most of this pleasantly textured and low-flavor veggie the most, you can use it in side dishes, salads and soups and can reap its health benefits to keep your heart fit and your blood pressure normal. You can also consume celery with rice as well as chicken.