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Benefits of
Eating Eggplant
Eggplants are one of those foods that are considered to be either a fruit, or a vegetable, or both. They can be fried, grilled, or put into soups and stews. Eggplants are full Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, as well as dietary fiber. They also contain nutrients such as Manganese, Folic Acid, Copper, Niacin, Magnesium, and Phosphorus. Eggplants also contain a very potent antioxidant called Nasunin. Nasunin is an anthocyanin that is found in the eggplant’s peel that protects your body from free radicals. Another benefit of eating eggplant is that it can assist with Type 2 Diabetes management. This is because of its low soluble carbohydrate and high fiber contents. Studies show that eating eggplant may lower cholesterol as well. Eggplant may also reduce risks for certain kinds of cancer. Nasunin, as mentioned above, is a very potent antioxidant found in eggplant skins. It is also a angiogenesis inhibitor. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels. It is a normal process in growth and wound healing. Angiogenesis also plays a major role in the spread and growth of cancer cells by feeding them nutrients and oxygen. With so many health benefits, who wouldn’t put eggplant on their grocery list? |
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Eggplant Recipes
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