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EGGPLANT
EGGPLANT
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Eggplant is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. and it’s grown worldwide for its edible fruit. Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines. Typically used as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplant is nutritionally low in macronutrient and micronutrient content, but the capability of the fruit to absorb oils and flavors into its flesh through cooking expands its use in the culinary arts.
Category: Vegetables
Nutritional Values/100g
24
Kcal
Kcal
14.23 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
3.53 g
Sugar
Sugar
2 mg
Sodium
Sodium
3.4 g
Fiber
Fiber
0.19 g
Fat
Fat
1.01 g
Protein
Protein
Benefits
Benefits
We may not consider eggplant in high terms of properties and benefits among fruits and vegetables, but it has long been used in traditional medicine, and today we know a lot of properties about it that can help our health. Some of the benefits of using eggplant include:
Helps to lose weight: Eggplant, provided it is not fried, can be a very low-calorie meal with nutrient and fiber minerals that give the body a longer feeling of satiety and prevent overeating.
Effective in strengthening the immune system: In eggplant, there are important vitamins such as A and C that are involved in cell care and stimulate and strengthen the immune system.
The enemy of diabetes: Eggplant has a valuable substance called polyphenol. It helps the body’s cells in the processing and metabolism of the sugars, thereby preventing diabetes. It also helps diabetics regulate their blood sugar.
Prevents cardiovascular disease: Eggplant contains anthocyanins that can prevent extra hardening and pressure in the arteries and reduce the risk of a heart attack in addition to helping cardiovascular health. Anthocyanins also prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), which causes the artery wall to harden.
But you should be careful about consuming eggplant: Overeating eggplant, due to its high fiber in it can cause problems in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Eggplant has Solanine, which in some may increase inflammation and aggravate diseases such as Arthritis. There is no acceptable evidence that the low amount of Solanine in the eggplant can exacerbate the symptoms of Arthritis, but if you find that your joint pain is exacerbated after eggplant, avoid eating it. Few people are also sensitive to eggplant, the most common symptoms of allergic reaction from it, include skin inflammation, facial swelling, itching, hives, and thickening of the sound. Contact the emergency room if any of these symptoms occur in a severe way.
Helps to lose weight: Eggplant, provided it is not fried, can be a very low-calorie meal with nutrient and fiber minerals that give the body a longer feeling of satiety and prevent overeating.
Effective in strengthening the immune system: In eggplant, there are important vitamins such as A and C that are involved in cell care and stimulate and strengthen the immune system.
The enemy of diabetes: Eggplant has a valuable substance called polyphenol. It helps the body’s cells in the processing and metabolism of the sugars, thereby preventing diabetes. It also helps diabetics regulate their blood sugar.
Prevents cardiovascular disease: Eggplant contains anthocyanins that can prevent extra hardening and pressure in the arteries and reduce the risk of a heart attack in addition to helping cardiovascular health. Anthocyanins also prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL), which causes the artery wall to harden.
But you should be careful about consuming eggplant: Overeating eggplant, due to its high fiber in it can cause problems in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Eggplant has Solanine, which in some may increase inflammation and aggravate diseases such as Arthritis. There is no acceptable evidence that the low amount of Solanine in the eggplant can exacerbate the symptoms of Arthritis, but if you find that your joint pain is exacerbated after eggplant, avoid eating it. Few people are also sensitive to eggplant, the most common symptoms of allergic reaction from it, include skin inflammation, facial swelling, itching, hives, and thickening of the sound. Contact the emergency room if any of these symptoms occur in a severe way.