TOP 10 REASONS TO EAT EGG PLANT / BRINJAL
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Egg plant or brinjal is also one of the most common foods eaten all over the world . China is top producer of this plant , followed by India , Egypt and Turkey . It's also called the king of vegetables in India . This humble vegetable has the following benefits :
HELPS FIGHT VARIOUS CANCERS
The fibre and phyto nutrients found in brinjal helps our body to fight cancers like colon , breast , prostrate , skin etc .
HELPS IN REDUCING WEIGHT
100 Grams of brinjal has only 25 calories with its water content being 92%. It is also a rich source of fibre , which makes our stomach feel full for a longer time . People who want to loose weight must consume this vegetable . This vegetable cuts excess fats of our body
HEART FRIENDLY
It is moderately rich in calcium , pottasium, iron , magnesium, manganese and Vitamin B6 and flavonoids which are healthy minerals for the heart . These minerals regulate the blood pressure of the body and controls cholesterol . Also being an anti oxydent food, it keeps our arteries healthy by cutting the bad cholesterol deposits and prevent heart diseases like heart attacks etc.
GOOD FOR DIABETIC PEOPLE
Since it is low in carbohydrates and rich in fiber , it's one of the best vegetable for people affected by diabetes disease. It helps to control the blood sugar level in our body
GOOD FOR OUR BRAIN
The phyto nutrients present in Egg plant helps our brain to be healthy and strong by protecting it from free radicals , which in turn increases our memory power & concentration .
ANTI AGING PROPERTIES
Brinjal has anti aging properties which help our skin glow and also keeps wrinkles and fine lines at bay . Consuming brinjal 2-3 times a week helps to slow the aging process in our body there by making us young for a longer time.
HELPFUL IN QUITTING SMOKING/TOBACCO
Good news for those who wanna quit smoking . Small amounts of nicotine are found in egg plants . Consumption of brinjal regularly may help you to quit tobacco.
STRENGTHENS OUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Since the calories present in brinjal are low and also because of fiber presence in this vegetable , our bowels movement runs smoothly. Consumption of egg plant may also help you fight constipation related problems .
ANTI BACTERIAL & ANTI VIRAL PROPERTIES
Due to these two properties of the egg plant , our body is able to fight with many unwanted diseases , hence making us remain healthy by regularly including this vegetable in our diet. It helps our body to boost immunity.
PREVENTS HAIR LOSS
Due to the presence of many vitamins & minerals in brinjal , it keeps our scalp hydrated and nourishes our hair thus saving us from hair fall ,dandruff related issues. If you are suffering from dry hair & skin , adding this vegetable in your diets may help you counter those problems .
REDUCES EXVESSIVE SWEATING OF HANDS AND FEET.
Applying brinjal juice on hands and feet by grating the vegetable and straining it , may reduce excessive perspiration in those areas.
Who Should not consume Egg plant / Brinjal
- Those suffering from Insomnia
- Hemorrhoids
- Skin infections or having allergies
- Acidity
- Pregnant women
- If having stone in kidney
CONCLUSION
Those were some of the important benefits of eating or including egg plant regularly in your diet . Use it in vegetables , soups , sambhar or consume it by frying it after applying little salt and turmeric on it , in a pan with very little oil .
