Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a news article regarding the metabolic syndrome. Outlining the health benefits of eating celery. The metabolic syndrome can lead to chronic serious health challenges such as type 2 diabetes, heart attack or stroke. Which can all be life threatening health challenges. Celery contains phytochemicals that decrease oxidative damage. Celery seeds contain a compound that acts as a vasodialator opening blood vessels. Researchers found that eating celery can reverse the effects of the metabolic syndrome.
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