Eggplant (Uni)

Description

Eggplant

Eggplant is the fruit of the Solanum melongena plant, a shrubby, annual nightshade native to India, considered easy to grow in the tropics, and belonging to the same family as peppers. It is sensitive to cold, frost, and excessive rainfall during flowering.

Health benefits

Eggplant is a vegetable rich in water and powerful antioxidants that act in the body to prevent heart disease and lower cholesterol.

Furthermore, it is low in calories and can be used in various recipes such as pizzas, lasagnas, salads and stews, helping with weight loss diets.

Therefore, including eggplant in your daily diet brings benefits such as:

• Prevent heart disease, as it is rich in anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant found in its purple rind;
• Prevent the formation of atherosclerosis by controlling blood cholesterol levels;
• Improve blood circulation by promoting the health of blood vessels;
• Help you lose weight, as it is low in calories;
• Prevent anemia, as it is a source of folic acid, a vitamin that stimulates the production of blood cells.

Name 

Eggplant

Nutritional Declaration

(per 100 g):

• Calories: 25 kcal;
• Total Fat: 0.2 g;
• Saturated Fats: 0 g;
• Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.1 g;
• Monounsaturated Fats: 0 g;
• Carbohydrates: 6 g;
• Of which sugars: 3.5 g;
• Protein: 1 g;
• Sodium: 2 mg;
• Fiber: 3 g.

Conditions of Conservation and/or Use 

Store in a cool place.

Origin 

Portugal – West Zone

Credits: TuaSaude

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