It lowers blood pressure

An active compound calledphthalides in celery has been proven to boost circulatory health. Raw, whole celery reduces high blood pressure. Celery is one of the very low calorie herbal plants. Its leaves carry only 16 calories per 100 g weight and contain lots of nonsoluble fiber (roughage) which when combined with other weight loss regimens may help reduce body weight, and blood cholesterol levels.