In 100g of eggplant, there is less than 1g of fat. The carbohydrate content in eggplant is only about 5%, so 100g of eggplant only has 25 – 30 kcal. In addition, eggplant also contains many nutrients such as vitamin A, B complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, and other nutrients. Especially, eggplant is 90% water, rich in fiber and saponin which helps reduce cholesterol. The skin of eggplant contains polyphenolic compounds that have antioxidant effects.
Not only that, eggplant is also rich in phytochemicals that prevent cancer such as anthocyanin, chlorogenic acid, solanine.
4 main functions of eggplant
The Taiwan Cancer Organization stated that eggplant is rich in nutrients and can maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, antioxidant effects, prevent atherosclerosis, and inhibit digestive system tumors.
– Vitamin P or bioflavonoids help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels. This substance mainly includes citrine, rutin, hesperidin, flavones, and flavonals. Vitamin P functions to improve capillary strength and regulate absorption capacity. It is a factor that controls capillary permeability.
In addition, vitamin P can help with digestion and absorption of vitamin C while protecting vitamin C from oxidation, maintaining the health of connective tissues, preventing bruising, bleeding, and enhancing immunity against diseases.
– Anthocyanin helps prevent atherosclerosis. It has strong antioxidant properties and can stabilize the cell membrane structure to protect the endothelial and venous epithelial cells from damage by free radicals.
In addition, anthocyanin can increase the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides to maintain the integrity of arterial walls. It also prevents excessive aggregation of platelets. Studies have shown that anthocyanin can also prevent the oxidation of cholesterol and improve the condition of atherosclerosis in humans.
– Chlorogenic acid helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Research has shown that this substance can slow down the absorption rate of sugar in the intestine and reduce the rapid increase in blood sugar levels after meals, while also providing good support for weight loss.
– Eggplant with high solanine content helps fight tumors. This substance has the ability to inhibit tumors in the digestive system. Eggplant has more solanine than other eggplant varieties, making it the best type in a cancer-fighting diet. This fruit has a very good anti-cancer effect.
Who should not eat eggplant?
Because eggplant has a cooling effect, it is not suitable for some people.
People with indigestion
People with benign indigestion should try to avoid eating eggplant because it can increase the burden on the digestive tract and affect the recovery process.
Weakened spleen
According to traditional Chinese medicine, eggplant has a cold nature. If a person with a weakened spleen eats eggplant, it can easily cause diarrhea. Eating too many foods with a cold nature can make the body lack moisture, leading to various diseases in the later stages.
People with diarrhea
In general, eggplant is not suitable for people with diarrhea as it can increase the frequency of bowel movements. People with loose stools should not eat it to avoid other side effects.
Pregnant women
Solanine in eggplant is not suitable for pregnant women. Eating too much can cause poisoning and affect the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should not eat eggplant.
In addition, Chinese physician Zou Weilun stated that if eggplant is eaten for a long time, it will produce solanine, and eating too much can cause diarrhea.
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