9 Amazing Health Benefits of Eggplants

9 Amazing Health Benefits of Eggplants
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Eggplants, also known as aubergines, have a unique range of health benefits. Follow along to learn more about this glossy purple fruit.

Sliced eggplant on wooden cutting board
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Promote weight loss

Eggplants are high in fibre and low in calories, making them the perfect addition to any weight loss plan. Bonus: Eggplants are super versatile! You can bake them into a scrumptious eggplant Parm, mash them into a baba ghanoush or twirl them into rollatini—the possibilities are endless.

Raw ripe eggplants on light background

Improve memory

Eggplant skin isn’t just pretty and purple, it’s covered with a powerful antioxidant called nasunin that protects brain cell membranes and assists in the transport of nutrients and the removal of waste. What’s more? Nasunin has also been proven to prevent neuroinflammation and increase blood flow—which could help improve memory.

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Pan fry crispy baigan / eggplant / brinjal recipe from India.
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Build strong bones

Tired of milk? Throw an eggplant in the juicer! The natural plant compounds in this wondrous fruit have been proven to reduce osteoporosis, promote stronger bones and increase bone density. Eggplants are also packed with iron and calcium—two very important minerals for bone health.

Eggplant preserves. Homemade vegetarian vegetable caviar in glass jar on rustic wooden table
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Grilled eggplant salad, tomatoes, feta and lettuce with olive oil and red balsamic, sea salt and pink pepper.
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pizza eggplant with tomatoes and Basil. the toning.
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Harvest of striped eggplant on a wooden background
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gluten free vegan lasagna. from grilled eggplant, green peas, lentils and vegetables. delicious healthy comfort food for the whole family for the holidays.
3 colorful mixed of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) or aubergine with water drop.
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