Re: Stalk of the Town - RealAge Tip of the Day

[Guest guest]

Plus, it's negative calories! You burn them just eating. ~Rainy

> RealAge Tip of the Day

> Tuesday, April 9

> Stalk of the Town

>

> Sure, you know celery is a low-calorie

veggie with a satisfying crunch.

> But does it pack a nutritional punch, too?

You bet.

> Research shows that celery contains

health-promoting nutrients that

> can help preserve your health and fend off

disease. Compounds in celery called phthalides not only are thought to have

lipid-lowering qualities which may help ward off heart disease, but they

also may have cancer-fighting powers.

>

> RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that

includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4

years younger.