In the late 1800s celery was expensive as its cultivation required a lot of labor. Thus, only the rich ate celery. Besides being tasty, it was thought of as a tonic and aphrodisiac because of its use by the legendary 18th century lover, Casanova. It turns out that, Casanova was right; celery contains a small amount of a pheromone that makes men more attractive to females. Regular consumption of celery can also help protect cardiovascular health. Celery is also anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant properties which make celery an ideal food for patients with high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Growing Home: Celery
