Are there parasites in celery?
Some cress have parasites and some don't.
Although Oenanthe javanica is defined as a wild vegetable, it has been planted in a large area in recent years, gradually separated from the wild vegetable Fan Tao, and the planting stimulation technology has also been greatly improved. Soilless culture is adopted in many places, and nutrient solution is directly used. This kind of water cress is tender and contains no parasites, while the traditional wild water cress has a high probability of containing parasites.
What if water celery has parasites?
Only wild cress may contain parasites. This kind of water celery needs thorough cleaning, pickling, blanching, etc. It is edible, and it is best to fry it thoroughly, which can kill parasites to the greatest extent and reduce the risk of infection.
Nutrient elements of Oenanthe javanica
1 iron element
The water celery is very rich in iron, especially for some people with iron deficiency, which is a beneficial food, because iron deficiency will lead to anemia, and iron should be supplemented if there is anemia. By eating cress, you can supplement a lot of iron, which has a very good effect on improving anemia. Especially suitable for female friends who often have anemia. It is estimated that it can improve anemia and refresh the brain.
2 potassium element
There is still a certain amount of potassium in cress. We should know that potassium is very important for human health, especially for patients with hypertension, which can lower blood pressure. Therefore, if you have symptoms of hypertension, you might as well eat some cress to adjust it, which can not only lower blood pressure, but also help lower cholesterol.
3 zinc element
Water cress is also rich in zinc. Zinc can not only meet human needs, but also reduce blood sugar. For some patients with hyperglycemia, eating Oenanthe javanica can help them lower their blood sugar and promote blood circulation. Therefore, not only people with high blood pressure are suitable to eat Oenanthe javanica, but also people with high blood sugar are very suitable to eat Oenanthe javanica, which can be used as a diet therapy.
Can celery leaves be eaten?
The leaves of water celery can be eaten.
The whole plant of Oenanthe javanica is edible and non-toxic, and its nutritional value is higher than that of celery stems. In fact, celery leaves are used in many dishes in our daily life, such as celery leaves when cooking fish, and they are not celery stalks.