Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many different dishes around the world. In this particular write-up, we shall look at the health benefits of adding eggplant into your diet according to health experts.
Eating eggplant is very beneficial to gut’s health. Eggplant is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin P, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper and other nutrients. These nutrients can repair the intestinal mucosa and supplement the nutrients needed by the intestinal mucosa.
Eggplant is rich in dietary fiber, 100 grams of eggplant contains about 3 grams of dietary fiber, and eggplant also contains up to 90% of water.
It Reduce the risk of heart disease. By virtue of their antioxidant , some studies suggest that eggplants help reduce the risk of heart disease.
After the dietary fiber and water enter the intestine, it can speed up the intestinal peristalsis, enhance the metabolism of the intestine, and eliminate toxins and garbage.
The polyphenols in eggplant helps protect the body from cancer. Anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. In the long term, this may help prevent tumor growth and the spread of cancer cells.
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