Status: 29.10.2021 10:12 a.m.
Eggplants are high in fiber – they fill you up and stimulate your bowels. In addition, eggplant is rich in nutrients, has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.
Eggplant contains many healthy ingredients that affect our body in many ways. They are also real slimmers: 100 grams contain only 17 kilocalories – and a lot of water. For comparison: the same quantity of potatoes contains 73 kilocalories.
Bitter substances: anatamine alkaloids relieve joint pain
Eggplants contain bitter substances such as solanine and anatabine alkaloids. In large amounts, these can cause nausea and vomiting. But in a normal serving of eggplant, the anatabine alkaloids in particular are very healthy as they relieve joint pain in osteoarthritis, arthritis and rheumatic diseases. And they also work for sciatic pain.
But the anatabine alkaloids contained in eggplant can do even more: they ensure the production of more bile secretion and thus help the liver to break down fats.
Secondary plant substances: Anthocyanins stabilize blood pressure
The purple skin of eggplant is particularly rich in phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolic acid. Anthocyanins protect our cells from attacks by free radicals, maintain the elasticity of our vessels and the stability of our blood pressure.
Phenolic acid inhibits the development of cancer
Phenolic acids are polyphenols. Of all nightshade plants, eggplant contains the most. Laboratory tests have shown that phenolic acids, which include caffeic acid and ellagic acid, can even inhibit the development of cancer.
Low in carbohydrates and cholesterol
Eggplants are low in carbs, which is especially important for people with diabetes. By inhibiting various enzymes, eggplants have a positive effect on LDL cholesterol, which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Beware if you have multiple sclerosis or psoriasis
Those who suffer from an autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis or psoriasis should be careful with eggplant: frequent consumption of the nightshade family, to which eggplant belongs, can lead to a leaky gut, so-called leaky gut syndrome. This in turn can be a cause of autoimmune diseases. People with such a condition can eat eggplant, but not in excess.
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