What Are The Health Benefits of Celery Root?

What are the health benefits of Celery Root? Celery root contains fiber, Vitamin B6, C and K. It also has powerful antioxidants and some of the main minerals in it are phosphorus, manganese, potassium, etc.

The nutrients in a 3.5-ounce celery root are the following:

Raw

Carbs- 9.2 grams

Fiber- 1.8 grams

Protein- 1.5 grams

Fat- 0.3 grams

Vitamin C- 13% of the Daily Value

Vitamin B6- 8% of the Daily Value

Vitamin K- 51% of the Daily Value

Phosphorus- 12% of the Daily Value

Potassium- 9% of the Daily Value

Manganese- 8% of the Daily Value

Cooked/Boiled

Carbs- 5.9 grams

Fiber- 1.2 grams

Protein- 1 gram

Fat- 0.2 grams

Vitamin C- 6% of the Daily Value

Vitamin B6-5% of the Daily Value

Phosphorus- 7% of the Daily Value

Potassium- 5% of the Daily Value

Manganese- 5% of the Daily Value

What are the health benefits of Celery Root? iStock-photo credit: Sabinoparente

When you cook or boil celery root it will lose some vitamin C loss by 50%. Studies have shown that boiling Celery root can cause it to lose 50% of Vitamin C content. Antioxidants can help with strengthening your immune system.

Because celery root is high in potassium and Vitamin K it does a great job of supporting positive heart health. And potassium can help regulate blood pressure levels and Vitamin K can help reduce the risk of heart disease because it prevents the buildup of calcium in your blood vessels.

It is also high in fiber and that helps with improving digestion, metabolism, bowel movements. And helps protects against certain diseases such as colon cancer. Research studies show when you are getting enough sufficient fiber in your diet it will help improve beneficial bacteria in your gut.

Vitamin K helps with minimizing bone loss and promoting healthy bones. Studies have shown it can promote calcium absorption and prevent bone loss. Some of the people that need to avoid celery root because it has high levels of potassium and phosphorus is if you are on diuretics or have kidney problems.

The Bottom Line is celery root is a healthy vegetable that contains fiber, potassium, and phosphorus which your body needs to function at a healthy and optimal level.

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