Good day steemians!!
Today i want to share to all of you one of my Favorite
vegetables here in the Philippines. This is what we called eggplant or Talong in pilipino Language.
I roasted eggplant in charcoal. do you know that eggplant, solanum melongena is a member of the so-called nightshade family and belongs to the family of tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes.Although the dark purple version of eggplants is best known, the shape, size, and color can vary from small and oblong to long and thin, and from shades of purple to white and green.
Benefits;
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has been shown to reduce the risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.
Studies have long suggested that eating plant foods, such as eggplant, can boost overall health and wellbeing.
Laboratory analyses of the phenolic compounds in eggplant show that it contains anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, and chlorogenic acid, a powerful free radical scavenger
The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content in eggplants all support heart health.
In addition, eating foods containing certain flavonoids, including anthocyanins, may be associated with a lower risk of mortality from heart disease, according to a review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) in 2008.
In one study, those who consumed more than three servings of fruits and vegetables per week containing anthocyanins had a 34-percent lower risk of heart disease than those who consumed less.
In another, an increased intake of anthocyanins was associated with significantly lower blood pressure.
Research has shown that when rabbits with high cholesterol consumed eggplant juice, this led to significantly lower weight and blood cholesterol levels.
Chlorogenic acid has been shown to decrease low-density lipid (LDL) levels. It also acts as an antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticarcinogenic agent.
Polyphenols in eggplant have been shown to have anti-cancer effects.
Anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and, in turn, prevent tumor growth and the invasion and spread of cancer cells.The anticancer action of anthocyanins appears to include preventing new blood vessels from forming in the tumor, reducing inflammation, and blocking the enzymes that help cancer cells to spread.
Findings from animal studies suggest that nasunin, an anthocyanin in the eggplant skin, is a powerful antioxidant that protects brain cell membranes from free radical damage.
It also assists in the transport of nutrients into the cell and moving waste out.
Research has also shown that anthocyanins help prevent neuroinflammation and facilitate blood flow to the brain.
This could help improve memory and prevent age-related mental disorders.
Dietary fibers are commonly recognized as important factors in weight management and loss, because they act as "bulking agents" in the digestive system.These compounds increase satiety and reduce appetite. They help reduce calorie intake by making a person feel fuller for longer.Eggplant is already low in calories, so it can contribute to a healthful, low-calorie diet.
Research has suggested that the antioxidants in eggplant may help protect the liver from certain toxins. Nutritional content
