The Eggplant Extract Benefits

Brief History of Eggplant

The eggplant considered comes from India where it grew wild, and was first cultivated in China. It was introduced into Europe during the Middle Ages by the Moors where it soon became popular. By the 18th century both the French and the Italians cultivated eggplants, which they called Aubergine. Other names for eggplant are Melongene, brinjal or guinea squash.

Cooking.

The raw fruit can have a somewhat bitter taste, but becomes tender when cooked and develops a rich, complex flavor. Salting and then rinsing the sliced fruit can soften and remove much of the bitterness though this is often unnecessary. Some modern varieties do not need this treatment, as they are far less bitter. The fruit is capable of absorbing large amounts of cooking fats and sauces, allowing for very rich dishes, but the salting process will reduce the amount of oil absorbed. Eggplant can be cooked in many different ways grilled,fried and can be stuffed with meat, rice, or other fillings and then baked.

Nutrients in Eggplant.

Nutrients in Eggplant is an excellent source of dietary fiber. It’s a very good source of vitamins B1, B6 and potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, and folic acid. Nasunin, an anthocyanin from eggplant peels, is a poten antioxidant and free-radical scavenger, and has protective activity against lipid peroxidation. It’s anti aging properties in the skin.

Health Benefits:

• Eggplant's skin contains a phytonutrient that helps protect the lipids (fats) in brain cell membranes.

• Eggplant is an antioxidant that can help prevent cancer, cholesterol build-up ,bacterial ,viral infection and rich source of phenolic compounds.

• Eggplant  can prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and colitis because it has content a high fiber.

• Eggplant  has no fat and  naturally low in calories.  1 cup has only 38 calories.

• Eggplant has  lowers cholesterol by preventing its absorption in the intestines.

• Eggplant  helps in cases of stomach ulcers

• Eggplant can aid in various nervous conditions.

• Eggplant has  a large amount of water. It's good for balancing diets that are heavy in protein and starches.