Garden egg, also known as ‘eggplant’ is a very good source of dietary fibre, potassium, manganese, folate, copper and vitamin (vitamin B1). It is beneficial and nourishing to the body because of its rich vitamin which provides the body with both soluble vitamin and water soluble.
It is a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid. Garden Eggs are one of the healthiest food you can eat.
Being a member of the vegetable family, it contains nutrients that include better carotene, vitamins B6 E and foliate, calcium, iron, magnesium fibre and many essential vitamins and minerals. They come in two shades, cream or white and green colour.
AIDS WEIGHT LOSS: Thanks to a high content of fibre in the plant, the nutritional value of a garden egg is so great that one can easily eat it when trying to lose weight/ fat. This is why nutritionists recommend it as a perfect food option for that purpose. It fills up the tummy quickly, and this subsequently reduces the consumption of other high calories options. When it comes to weight loss, the green garden eggs work better.
LOWERS CHOLESTEROL: The fibre content in the eggplant also helps to lower cholesterol levels in the human body, protecting the heart in the process.
LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR: It is a great dietary option for diabetic patients because of its ability to reduce glucose absorption in the body and lower blood sugar levels. According to research, garden eggs curb elevated blood sugar by inhibiting key enzymes associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. It also possesses low soluble carbohydrates, which assist in this regard. Garden egg aids digestion: It improves the digestive system, beneficial for constipation and ruling out bloating totally.
IMPROVES VISION: The cream-colour(white garden egg) flesh has a pleasantly bitter taste (due to the presence of small amounts of nicotinoid alkaloids) and spongy consistency for protection from poor vision due to glaucoma.
HELPS DURING PREGNANCY: This fruit is very useful for pregnant women as it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients which make it an essential part of the daily ration of every pregnant woman. Given the fact that the baby is taking much of the useful nutrients for himself, women often suffer from the lack of individual components in their bodies. So, eating this plant can be an excellent solution to such situations.
ANTI-ULCER REMEDY: Garden egg, possesses ulcer protective properties against ulcers induced, experimentally making it a cheap source of natural anti-ulcer remedy.
