Which of the following vegetables can lower blood pressure?
1. Celery
2. Cabbage
Correct answer: celery
Celery is a plant in the Umbelliferae family and has many varieties. It has a long planting history and a large planting area in my country. It is one of the vegetables commonly eaten by Chinese people. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, etc. At the same time, It has the effects of calming the liver and clearing away heat, dispelling wind and dampness, removing irritability and swelling, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and nourishing the lungs, strengthening the stomach and promoting blood circulation, clearing the intestines and facilitating bowel movements, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, lowering blood pressure, strengthening the brain and sedating.