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Celery: Celery isn't just for Bloody Marys, although that's as close as many people get to this healthful veggie. Celery may have been used as a hangover cure in ancient Rome, but its real power lies in its ability to lower blood pressure and to keep your weight under control. If you have either of these problems (and they often travel together) you could do worse than grabbing a stalk of celery to chew on.
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Garlic: Garlic is in the same family as onions and leeks, and purportedly provided ancient Roman soldiers the courage to battle the barbarians. Whether or not it gives you courage, it is known to lower blood pressure, which is great for your heart and helps prevent stroke. In addition, it has a long history as a digestive aid, so don't be shy with this wonderful herb, no matter what it does to your breath!
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Recipe

Old-Fashioned Crawfish Boil

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 18

ingredients

1 gallon water
2 3 ounce packages crab boil
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons cayenne
1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
6 small onions, peeled
5 ears corn, halved
1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 head garlic, halved
3 large lemons, halved
5 pounds live crawfish, rinsed and purged in salt water

directions

In very large pot over high heat bring water, crab boil, salt, hot sauce, and cayenne to a boil. Add potatoes, onions, corn, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.

Squeeze lemons over pot, add lemons and crawfish, and stir to combine. Cover and return mixture to the boil. Cook until shells turn bright red, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.