To Relieve Constipation - Eggplant
Author: Nia Rouseberg
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
The phytonutrients in eggplant help prevent cell damage. It is useful for constipation due to its fiber content.
Eggplant is characterized by its richness of important minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron, as well as sodium, protein, vitamin A and fiber . Due to its healthy qualities, but also due to its captivating purple color and shiny appearance, it has become a favorite vegetable of many kings and queens over the centuries.
The most widely grown varieties in Europe and North America nowadays have elongated ovoid shapes and dark purple skin. Did you know that a much greater variety of shapes, sizes and colors is grown in India and elsewhere in Asia ?! There are varieties that resemble hen's eggs in size and shape, and the colors of eggplant vary from white to yellow or green , as well as reddish-purple and dark purple.
Eggplant, also called blue tomato, has a high content of chlorogenic acid - one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in plant tissues.
According to recent studies, more than 10 phenolic compounds predominate in the acid. They are believed to protect against stress and infections .
The phytonutrients contained in eggplant help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals by protecting lipids in cell membranes, which carry vital information about every brain cell.
Flavonoids, such as nasunin , also protect against oxidative stress as a result of bacterial and fungal infections. In addition, thanks to nasunina, eggplant helps lower bad cholesterol .
Because it is high in fiber , blue tomatoes are also effective in relieving constipation as well as preventing hemorrhoids and colitis .
Vegetables are not high in calories and fat, so they are a suitable product for a weight loss diet .
Eggplants can be baked, fried or steamed. And a piece of cooking advice: To soften their bitter taste, we need to salt the sliced aubergines and let them stand for 30 minutes before cooking.