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Do you know, what eggplant does to your health?!
Many people loved eggplant and are skilled in preparing delicious dishes, but these people may not know its amazing nutritional value.
Eat This, Not That , a health and nutrition website, told us that eggplant offers five great health benefits.
1. Reduces inflammation
In recent years, some said that vegetables (which include eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes) for possibly causing inflammation.
The idea is that substances called alkaloids in eggplant are toxic to humans, increasing inflammation and ultimately exacerbating conditions such as arthritis, psoriasis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Besides, science doesn’t support removing eggplant from your diet to tame inflammation, as there are no large-scale studies linking nightshade vegetable intake to inflammatory health conditions.
In fact, anthocyanins, the pigments that give eggplant their dark purple color, are also powerful antioxidants.
Diets rich in antioxidants have been shown to reduce – not stimulate – inflammation.
2. It stabilizes the blood sugar level
Eggplant can be added to the list of delicious and blood sugar-friendly foods.
Eggplant’s glycemic index ratings range from about 15 to 30.
Not only do eggplant not raise blood sugar significantly, but its fiber content can also help keep your glucose level in check.
Unlike other carbohydrates, fiber slows down the absorption of sugar into the blood. Each cup of diced eggplant contains 2.4 grams of this nutrient.
3. Increases weight loss
The fiber in eggplant is not only good for your blood sugar (and of course your digestive health), it’s also an important component of a successful weight loss plan.
Eating plenty of fiber can help keep you feeling full for longer, reducing food cravings.
Not surprisingly, several studies linked a high-fiber diet to greater weight loss.
Meanwhile, eggplant is significantly lower in calories. A full cup contains only 20 calories.
If you’re looking to lose weight, feel free to add it to salads or Baba Ghanoush for extra flavor – without the calories.
4. Strengthen bone health
Do you get manganese? Definitely do if you eat eggplant. Each cup of purple vegetables contains 0.19 milligrams, which is about 8 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 11 percent for women.
You may not think much about manganese, but this little mineral has a role to play in bone health.
Manganese interacts with other nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D to form strong, healthy bones.
5. Reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome
The dreaded “metabolic syndrome” is a group of related symptoms that includes obesity, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
One of the best ways to prevent this group of conditions is to eat a nutritious diet full of fruits and vegetables (such as eggplant).
A 2021 study found that eggplant could be beneficial in treating metabolic syndrome due to its anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, and weight loss-promoting effects.
