Celery Crime

I wanted to write up a wee blog about celery as through this corona virus epidemic, I have been looking into natural medicinal plants to keep my immunity boosted through this time. Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to find celery without packaging and NON of the packaging seems to be recyclable which is very frustrating. I cannot find a good reason why it must be wrapped in plastic.

I write this blog to 'confess' that this is one of the packaged items that I have continued to buy for its amazing health benefits.

As you saw in the last blog update I DID manage to find package free celery in the refinery Edinburgh but it was £2.50 a bunch . . and my budget just can’t do that in this time.

About Celery:

Celery contains impressive amounts of vitamin C and K, as well as folate and potassium, and studies show that celery may help to fight against cancer and liver disease, reduce inflammation (especially for brain-related diseases) and boost cardiovascular health.

https://www.feastingathome.com/celery-juice-recipe-and-10-benefits/

I’m sharing a link here to 10 benefits of celery if you want to research more but to some up its an all round amazing detox for improving digestion, fighting infections and is a natural anti-inflammatory.

Its also loaded with essential minerals and vitamins such as folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin C. The luteolin in celery protects skin from the inside and prevents UV-induced damage. Some swear by celery’s skin healing properties, saying that it helped clear up skin conditions like psoriasis and acne which I have suffered with for many years on and off.

How to continue to receive the benefits of this watery delicious healing plant without damaging the earth??

Step One:

I signed a petition someone made to ask Sainsburys (one of the UK’s local supermarkets) to stop wrapping their celery in plastic.

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/remove-plastic-packaging-from-celery-in-the-uk

Step Two:

Grow your own! I have researched into how to grow my own celery indoors and it seems to be possible. .

1.Chop the base of the celery leaving about 3 inches

2.Sit the base of the celery in a glass of water

3.Add organic fertiliser if you have it ( I don’t so will just use water)

4.Leave in the window, the celery only needs a few hours of sunlight a day (perfect for growing in Scotland)

5. Change the water every few days

6. You should start seeing results

7. When sprouting leaves appear transplant into a pot of soil

Now that Spring is officially here I have felt more and more the desire to plant my own veg and herbs as especially herbs that are always wrapped in plastic.

And in this current period of self isolation from the virus a lot of us have more time on our hands, it/s the perfect opportunity and also a great way for children to learn!