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Most people know that celery is a good healthy snack because it is very low in calories and can help satisfy cravings for things that crunch.  But there are several other reasons to celebrate this stalky vegetable this month.  It is full of anti-oxidants and steaming doesn’t seem to affect these healthy compounds in celery.  They are also powerful inflammation fighters, especially in the digestive tract.

For the freshest celery, choose an intact bulb that has stalks that snap when you pull them away from the bulb.  The bulb should be compact and all the stalks should look and feel firm and crisp.  Avoid any celery with yellow, brown, or black patches or yellowing leaves.  Research indicates that celery holds its nutritional content for about 5-7 days if it is stored in the refrigerator and it should be cut just prior to eating for the maximum nutritional benefit.

Celery is one of the vegetables of the month for August which means it is a great time to try out some new ways to eat this underutilized veggie.

1. Artichoke Chicken Salad
2. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
3. Classic Minestrone Soup
4. Holiday Stuffing
5. Hamburger Stew
6. Herb Roasted Chicken
7. Lentils and Smoked Turkey
8. Okra and Tomatoes
9. Oyster Stew
10. Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
11. Shrimp Ceviche
12. Stuffed Pumpkin
13. Braised Celery
14. Celery Chesapeake
15. Celery and Parmesan Salad
16. Cream of Celery Soup
17. Stuffed Celery
18. Spicy Shrimp, Cashew, and Celery Stir-Fry
19. Peppery Coleslaw with Cucumbers and Celery
20. Celery Blue Cheese Salad
21. Celery and Carrot Soup
22. Roasted Pork Belly with Warm Potatoes and Celery Radish Salad
23. Summer Celery Soup
24. Celery Salad with Lemon Dressing
25. Dilled Cucumber, Celery and Tomato  Salad
26. Green Bean and Celery Salad
27. Three Bean Salad with Celery
28. Fennel Apple and Celery Salad
29. Skillet Beef and Celery
30. Beet and Celery Salad
31. Creamy Celery Casserole
32. Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs and Celery
33. Celery Wine Baked Chicken
34. Celery Potato Soup
35. Confetti Rice with Celery, Carrots, and Almonds
36. Broccoli and Celery Slaw
37. Curried Celery Apple Soup
38. Celery Succotash Salad
39. Deer Soup with Cream of Mushroom and Celery
40. Whole Roasted Fish with Celery, Lemon, and Orange
41. Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
42. Chicken, Celery, and Radish Salad
43. Potato and Bacon Salad
44. Celery with Creamy White Beans
45. Kohlrabi Slaw
46. Fried Celery
47. Marinated Vegetable Salad
48. Super Tuscan Burgers with Potato Salad with Capers and Celery
49. Waldorf Salad
50. Grilled Mushroom and Celery Heart Salad with Creamy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

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