Eggplant or Brinjal, is a very
low calorie vegetable and has healthy nutrition profile; good news for weight
watchers! The veggie is popularly known as aubergine in the western world.
Botanically, aubergine belongs to
Solanaceae family and named as Solanum melongena. This perennial plant is
native to Indian subcontinent and now grown in many tropical and semitropical
regions.
Nutritional/
Medicinal Value of Brinjal
A 100 grams of brinjal contains
the following nutritional value
Total Carbohydrates – 17.8g
Protein – 8g
Saturated Fat – 5.2g
Dietary Fiber – 4.9g
Total Fat – 27.5g
Cholesterol – 16mg
Sugars – 11.4g
Iron – 6mg
Vitamin A – 6.4 mg
Calcium – 525 mg
Sodium – 62mg
Potassium – 618mg
Health
Benefits of Brinjal or eggplant
Great for weight loss
Brinjals are great for weight
loss as they are low in calories with 100g of the vegetable containing just 25
calories. It is also rich in fibre which helps in promoting the feeling of
satiety which means that eating a small serving will make you feel full and
prevent you from overeating.
Good
for diabetics
As brinjals are low in
carbohydrates and high in fibre content, they are known to be good for people
suffering from diabetes. This is because, the high fibre causes helps in
controlling blood sugar levels in the body by controlling the absorption of
glucose from food.
Good
for your brain
Eating brinjals can prevent brain
damage as it contains phytonutrients that can protect your cell membranes.
These phytonutrients are also known to boost memory function and aid in
transferring messages from one part of your body to another.
Gives
your skin a natural glow
As we age, our skin undergoes
free radical damage which can cause the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
on our faces. The antioxidants and vitamins present in brinjals can prevent
this from happening. Additionally, it is also high in water which flushes
toxins from your body and gives your skin a nice and healthy glow.
Blood
pressure Control
Brinjal contains potassium, an
important mineral, which plays a key role in maintaining electrolyte balance in
the body. It also helps in neutralizing the effects of sodium on the body
thereby aiding in blood pressure control. Apart from this, increased intake of
anthocyanins that are present in high amounts in brinjal, also lowers your
blood pressure.
Insomnia
Brinjal cures insomnia. For this
eat baked brinjal with honey evening for a sound and beautiful sleep.
Important
Note:
· Avoid
eating brinjal if you have acidity problem or excess bile humor.
· Avoid
eating brinjal during pregnancy.
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