Eggplants are native to India where they are cultivated since ancient times coming to us in the Middle Ages by the hand of the Muslims.
What is eggplant?
Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are some vegetables of the Solanaceae family, with much food value and now, thanks to the greenhouses, we can enjoy throughout the year.
Eggplant varieties are classified by shape and color of fruit.
They may be round, oval or long and deep purple, striped, mottled or even-colored.Properties of the eggplants
These are the properties of eggplant:
* Due to its high water content eggplants are very diuretic, will help to eliminate toxins.
* Eggplants have very little fat and few calories.
* They are high in fiber and vitamin C.
* They are very easy to digest so its use is recommended for people with digestive disorders.
* The consumption of eggplant is also recommended for people suffering from insomnia.
* It is a stimulant for the liver and gallbladder.
* You should eat if we have a little high cholesterol.
* Due to their high water content and its satiating effect, its use is appropriate in the diets.
* Eggplants are antioxidants that help prevent cardiovascular disease and degenerative diseases.
* Its oil is used to relieve rheumatic pains and also, through massage to encourage circulation.
* In a poultice are very good in cases of burns (particularly burns from the sun).
* Some studies show that inhibiting growth of cancer cells in the stomach due to its contribution of vitamin E.
Nutritional information
Every 100g. raw eggplant contains:
* Water 93%
* Carbohydrate 4, 4%
* Fiber 2, 8%
* Protein 1, 2%
* Lipids 0, 2%
* Sodium 8 mg.
* Potassium 218 mg.
* Phosphorus 25 mg.
* Calcium 11 mg.
* Iron 1 mg.
* Vitamin A 3 mg.
* Vitamin C 6 mg.
* Vitamin B1 0.04 mg.
* Vitamin B2 005 mg.
Did you know…?
Formerly believed to eggplants produce bad breath, leprosy and even cancer.
The raw eggplants have a toxic alkaloid which can cause intestinal disorders and headaches, so you should always eaten cooked.
If salt is added before cooking and remove water away the bitter taste that characterizes them.
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