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Healthy bones to cancer prevention; wonderful benefits of eggplant

Published on Aug 29, 2023 06:00 AM IST

High in fibre and rich in nutrients, eggplant can work wonders for your bone health. They also aid in weight loss and are good for digestive health.

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"Its regular consumption may improve digestion, promote strong and healthy bones, aid weight loss, improve digestive health, prevent anemia, lower the risk of developing cancer, regulate sugar levels, and improve brain function. Eggplants can be eaten in many different ways," says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra.(Pixabay)

Published on Aug 29, 2023 06:00 AM IST

"Its regular consumption may improve digestion, promote strong and healthy bones, aid weight loss, improve digestive health, prevent anemia, lower the risk of developing cancer, regulate sugar levels, and improve brain function. Eggplants can be eaten in many different ways," says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra.(Pixabay)

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Eggplant is a high-fibre, low-calorie food that is rich in nutrients and comes with many potential health benefits. (Pixabay)

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Eggplant is a high-fibre, low-calorie food that is rich in nutrients and comes with many potential health benefits. (Pixabay)

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Eggplants are a rich source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, and copper that are important for healthy bones and improve bone mineral density.(Pixabay)

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Eggplants are a rich source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, and copper that are important for healthy bones and improve bone mineral density.(Pixabay)

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Adding eggplants to your diet may help keep your blood sugar in check. This is primarily because eggplants are high in fibre, which passes through the digestive system intact. (Pixabay)

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Adding eggplants to your diet may help keep your blood sugar in check. This is primarily because eggplants are high in fibre, which passes through the digestive system intact. (Pixabay)

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Also, polyphenols, or natural plant compounds, found in foods like eggplant may reduce sugar absorption and increase insulin secretion, both of which can help lower blood sugar.(Freepik)

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Also, polyphenols, or natural plant compounds, found in foods like eggplant may reduce sugar absorption and increase insulin secretion, both of which can help lower blood sugar.(Freepik)

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Eggplants are especially rich in anthocyanins, a type of pigment with antioxidant properties that is responsible for their vibrant colour. An anthocyanin in eggplants called nasunin is especially beneficial that can protect against cellular damage.(Freepik)

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Eggplants are especially rich in anthocyanins, a type of pigment with antioxidant properties that is responsible for their vibrant colour. An anthocyanin in eggplants called nasunin is especially beneficial that can protect against cellular damage.(Freepik)

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Brinjal, bestowed with a host of bioactive compounds, has potential in combating cancer cells. The compound solasodine rhamnosyl glycosides (SRGs) in eggplants have been shown to cause the death of tumour cells and lower the recurrence of certain types of cancer. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 29, 2023 06:00 AM IST

Brinjal, bestowed with a host of bioactive compounds, has potential in combating cancer cells. The compound solasodine rhamnosyl glycosides (SRGs) in eggplants have been shown to cause the death of tumour cells and lower the recurrence of certain types of cancer. (HT Photo)

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