Eggplants are widely used by people in Indonesia. These purple fruits contain a number of nutrients that are useful for health. You can feel the benefits of eggplants with the right processing, for example by cooking or making juice.
Not only purple, eggplant actually has a variety of types and colors, including green, black and red. However, the most widely known and consumed eggplants are those that have a purple elongated round shape (oval).
Benefits of Eggplant for Health
There are many beneficial nutrients that can be obtained from eggplants. From 80 grams of raw eggplant there are 20 calories, 1 gram of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of fiber, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron and magnesium. With its nutritional content, eggplants are believed to have a number of health benefits, including:Fighting free radicals
Eggplants are rich in antioxidants that can help protect cells in the body from damage caused by free radicals. According to research, the antioxidant content in eggplants can help prevent a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Reducing the risk of heart disease
One of the benefits of antioxidants for the body is to reduce the risk of heart disease. A study reveals the fact that eggplant fruit that is consumed regularly can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. That way, the risk of heart problems will also be reduced.
Prevent diabetes
Eggplants also contain lots of fiber which can help reduce blood sugar levels. In addition, eggplants can reduce sugar absorption and increase insulin secretion. With this fiber content, eggplants can help prevent diabetes.
Lose weight
Eggplants are low-calorie foods and rich in fiber, so they can be included in the menu to lose and maintain weight. Eggplant can make the stomach feel full longer, so it can reduce overall calorie intake.
Prevents cancer
Eating eggplants regularly can prevent cancer. Because eggplants contain several substances that can fight cancer cells, one of which is solasodine rhamnosyl glycosides (SRGs). From a research revealed that this substance proved effective against skin cancer.
How to Process Eggplant Well
There are many ways to cook that can be chosen to get the maximum eggplant nutrition, for example by baking, sautéing or steaming. You can add some spices to enhance the taste, such as sugar, salt, or chili, but don't overdo it. Below is one example of a recipe for cooking roasted eggplants with middle eastern herbs that you can try at home. In terms of nutrition, a suitable recipe made as a complementary food contains 64 calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of protein. Materials needed:- 1 round eggplant
- ¼ teaspoon of coriander
- ¼ teaspoon of cumin
- Black pepper as needed
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Sprinkle sliced cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper on eggplants that have been cut into pieces.
- Mix the mixture and a little olive oil and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side. Then serve on a plate.
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