Celery

vegetables · ancient food · super crunchy

Ancient medicine plant. People in ancient Greece and Rome didn't just eat celery as food, they also used it as medicine and even wore it as crowns during celebrations.

Mostly water. Celery is about 95 percent water, which is why it's so crispy and refreshing to bite into.

Edible stalks. The parts you eat are the long green stalks that grow from the plant's root, and each stalk is actually a leaf stem.

Worldwide vegetable. Celery is grown and eaten all over the world today, from salads to soups to snacks with peanut butter.

Natural saltiness. Celery naturally contains minerals like sodium that give it a slightly salty taste, even without adding salt.