Are Eggplants Healthy?

Those are eggplants

Aubergines come from the subtropical countries of Asia. They belong to the nightshade family. From a botanical point of view they are Vegetables to classify. The most popular variety in Europe is Solanum melongena var. esculentum. In Germany we associate the looks of a aubergine thus with an oval, violet-black fruit. However, there are over 100 different varieties. Green, white, orange or striped varieties are also known in Asia. Due to the bitter substances and the toxin solanine, you should not eat aubergines raw. The fruit is popular in Europe for roasting, baking and grilling.

Nutrients in the eggplant

The nutritional values ​​of an eggplant are not worth mentioning. It contains hardly any fat, has a low proportion of carbohydrates and a minimal proportion of protein. Aubergines are therefore not good sources of energy. The fruit consists of 92%

Water. With around 2.8% fiber, however, aubergines contribute to good digestion.

Of greater importance are the micronutrients of an eggplant. The so-called eggplant contains valuable vitamins and minerals. Here are the representatives worth mentioning with quantities (source: DGE nutritional value table):

• 0.08 mg vitamin B6
• 200 mg of potassium
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• 15 mg magnesium
• 5 mg vitamin C

Eggplant for your health

A properly prepared aubergine can be called a healthy fruit. Most of the positive health effects are due to the micronutrients. Eggplants also contain valuable antioxidants. These ensure, among other things, that the immune system remains intact and have a preventive effect against diseases such as cancer.

The high potassium content has a positive effect on blood pressure. Aubergines contain only small amounts of vitamin B9 (folic acid). However, in combination with the vitamin B6 in the aubergine, the folic acid has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.

Since eggplant is low in calories and filling, they can help you shed excess pounds. Here is an overview of the ailments for which aubergines can show preventive or acute health effects:

• high blood pressure
• Cancer
• type 2 diabetes
• high cholesterol (heart attacks and strokes)
• Alzheimer's and dementia
• Bone and joint problems
• overweight and obesity

So you see, with eggplant in your Nourishment can't go wrong. The only important thing is the right preparation. Well-cooked aubergines make you feel full and are healthy. We wish you a good appetite!