HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDEN EGGS (AUBERGINE)
It is called aubergine in England and Brinjal in India.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Many of the nutritional value gained from garden egg are obtained from the skin or vegetable. Eggplant skin is full of fibre, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants it is a good source of vitamin B6 foliate, calcium, iron, and many essential vitamins and minerals.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Fights cancer
Studies have shown that polyphenols in egg plant have anticancer effects. The anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid that are contained in garden egg help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Thus preventing tumour growth and the spread of cancer cells.
PREVENTS DIABETES
Garden eggs which are a source of soluble fibre and carbohydrate can help in the control and prevention of diabetes.
Food rich in fibre and carbohydrate help in regulation of blood sugar levels and glucose absorption.
HELP IN WEIGHT LOSE
Eating eggplant especially the greenish type is beneficial in weight reduction because they contain low carbohydrate and calories essential for weight management. Overweight individuals who want to lose weight can add eggplant to their diet.
BUILDS HEALTHY BONE
Garden egg contain a good amount of potent minerals such as folate, magnesium, vitamin k, manganese, vitamin c, and copper that help in bone strengthening and general bone health. Consuming eggplant regularly is highly beneficial in preventing the risk of bone degradation and osteoporosis (a disease occuring especially in women after the menopause in which the bones become very porous, break easily and heal slowly).
SOME OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS ARE:
- Rich in vitamin B
- Good for pregnant women
- Helps in digestion
- Maintain blood pressure
- Prevents heart disease
- Helps to improve vision
- Prevents liver disorder
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