By Chloe Dobinson,Matt Jackson
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Jeremy Clarkson claimed he was “feeling brilliant” after overhauling his diet in the wake of a serious health emergency. The ex-Top Gear presenter had heart surgery last October following a “sudden deterioration” in his health condition. The 65-year-old acknowledges he was “days away from death” at that point. Whilst in hospital, Jeremy reveals medics found one of his arteries was completely blocked. This resulted in the celebrity having a stent fitted – a tiny wire mesh tube designed to keep narrowed blood vessels open. Jeremy has subsequently changed his way of life, embracing physical activity and consulting with a nutritionist. This has prompted the Clarkson’s Farm personality to reduce processed foods whilst incorporating a crucial vegetable into his meals. Chatting to Best magazine, Jeremy revealed: “My phone flashed up this morning, and it read, you are taking far fewer steps this week than last. It also said, you are eating far fewer sausages. I now eat celery, and I feel better for it”. When questioned whether his health emergency had served as a “wake up call,” Jeremy responded: “It did when I had pneumonia and I gave up smoking. “I’ve been to see a dietician who gave me a pretty good list, and advised me not to eat processed foods. If it’s got more than one ingredient in it, I don’t eat it. I feel great.” Back in October, Jeremy mentioned he had to eliminate “-everything I like eating”. This, he explained, encompassed “bacon, sausages, beef, lamb, pork, butter, chips, proper milk, Cadbury’s fruit and nut bars and the interesting bit in an egg”. A study conducted in 2017 revealed that celery offers a number of health benefits, including aiding in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and reducing the risk of urinary tract blockages. It also possesses anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers have found that celery can lower glucose, blood lipids, and blood pressure levels, thereby fortifying the heart. A separate study conducted on rats discovered that it could enhance their fertility. Moreover, celery is a low-calorie option, with a mere 15 calories present in two stalks. It is rich in vitamin K and contains small quantities of vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. According to Healthline, celery is believed to contain approximately 25 different compounds that combat inflammation, including phytonutrients and luteolin. Celery can be incorporated into meals in numerous ways. Besides being consumed in its whole form, which provides a hydrating boost, it can be cooked in a stir-fry or used in soups. Celery can also be eaten raw as part of a salad or as a healthy snack. It can be purchased from supermarkets for roughly 75p from the likes of Tesco or Aldi.
