Top 10 Benefits of Eggplant - sikhachauhan

curry and Eggplant bharta are very famous in the Indian family, which are healthy as well as tasty. Nutrients present in brinjal are present in large quantities like vitamin B-6, fiber, potassium, antioxidants, vitamin C etc. The medicinal properties of brinjal are so many that after knowing which you too will definitely include it in your diet.

 

Top 10 Benefits of Eggplant?

1- The use of Eggplant is considered beneficial in the problem of diabetes. Eggplant can reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes problem. Actually it contains phenolics which reduce diabetes.

2- Eggplant is also beneficial for heart health. Vitamin-A, vitamin-C along with B-carotene and polyphenolic compounds are found in brinjal. Due to the presence of these elements, Eggplant has a powerful cardio protective effect.  Hence brinjal is a great option for heart health.

3- Eggplant also proves helpful in increasing memory. Iron, zinc, folate and vitamins A, B and C are very important for mental health, which are present in good quantity in Eggplant. Apart from this, the consumption of Eggplant also works to awaken the feeling of happiness in the human being.

 

4- Eggplant can be helpful in improving the digestive system. In a research, it was found that brinjal made from steam cooking works to induce digestive juices. Digestive juices play an important role in digesting food. Therefore, the use of brinjal proves helpful in improving the digestion process.

5- The benefits of eating Eggplant have also been seen in the problem of cancer. A special element anthocyanin is found in it.  Anthocyanin works to reduce the effect of cancer cells. The use of Eggplant can prove to be beneficial to a great extent for people suffering from cancer.

6- Eggplant is also considered helpful in increasing the immunity of the body.  Because apart from vitamins A, C, E, B-2, B-6, iron and zinc are also present in Eggplant, which work to increase immunity. That's why brinjal is considered helpful in providing the body with the ability to fight against diseases.

 

7- Eggplant is also beneficial in preventing anemia. The problem of anemia is mainly due to deficiency of iron folate and vitamin B-12 and Eggplant is rich in folate and iron.  Hence the medicinal properties of brinjal reduce the risk of anemia.

8- Eggplant strengthens bones. A research found that calcium and potassium are found in abundance in Eggplant, so it is directly considered helpful in increasing 'bone mineral density'.

9- Eggplant is considered good for the skin.  Apart from Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E and Vitamin-A, Eggplant also contains fatty acids which can reduce skin related problems. The presence of these elements removes problems like spots, freckles and pimples from the skin.

 

10- Apart from weight loss, the use of Eggplant is also beneficial in reducing cholesterol. Eggplant juice works to reduce cholesterol levels. Apart from this, the medicinal properties of Eggplant also include providing instant energy.