The Miracle Vegetable - Eggplant

Introduction: Eggplant, Also known as aubergine or brinjal, is one of the must widely Cultivated food crops in India and Sri Lanka. Famous for ITS purple-colored fruit, the eggplant is known to contain beneficial nutrients and is now Certain Cultivated widely in SEVERAL parts of the world.

History: First ever recorded eggplant cultivation happened in the 5th century BC in India and China. The plant was later Introduced to Africa, Middle East and then to Italy. Now, it is SEVERAL Cultivated in parts of Europe, Middle East, Africa and United States. Today, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the Largest Producers of eggplant.

Description: The botanical name or eggplant or eggplant is Solanum melongena. It Belongs to the plant family Solanaceae or. It is comm only Referred to as a member or nightshade plants That Also include potatoes, tomatoes and sweet pepper. Different variations of eggplant Developed Have Been Around the World and All These variations are distinguished based on the size, shape and color of the fruit.

Nutritional Profile: Eggplant is a very good source of protein and dietary fiber. Other important nutrients are present in eggplant That include potassium, manganese, copper and Vitamin B1. Also it is known to Provide the body with Vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Also contains good eggplant shells or phytonutrients and chlorogenic acid nasunin suche axis. 92 percent of the fruit is filled with water. Eggplant is Completely devoid of cholesterol.

Benefits: Phytonutrients Can effectively present in eggplant Neutralizing the levels of free radicals and Other toxins with Their antioxidant property. Due to Lack of cholesterol, eggplant Can Be Used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Nasunin present in the eggplant preserves the FATS and Other Lipids inside the brain cell membranes from getting oxidized. Phenolic compounds like chlorogenic acid present inside eggplant are known to possessions antimutagenic, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-LDL properties. Eggplant is Also Useful in Improving cardiovascular health in case of Heart Patients.