Kapanlagi.com - Not many people know that eggplant is actually very beneficial for health. Although it is often used as a food dish, eggplant also has health benefits. One of these benefits is that it can improve memory.
Eggplant is a result of a plant that is often used as a vegetable for cooking. Its soft texture when cooked and delicious taste make eggplant very popular in tropical countries like Indonesia. But who would have thought that eggplant, which is consumed daily, has numerous health benefits.
Yes, the health benefits of eggplant come from the nutrients it contains. Among the nutrients in eggplant are phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin K, minerals, protein, calories, carbohydrates, potassium, folate, and vitamin C.
There are so many nutrients in eggplant that it has health benefits. Eggplant is easy to process and suitable for various types of dishes. Starting from frying, stir frying, sambal, coconut milk can be the right recipe to make food from eggplant.
However, in order to get the benefits of eggplant for health, it is necessary to pay attention to the processing and selection of the right eggplant. This is done so that eggplant can truly provide nutrients or benefits for health.
So what are the benefits of eggplant for health and how to process it?
Based on the nutritional content in eggplant, making eggplant can be included in the category of nutritious food. Therefore, you need to know some benefits of eggplant for health. Here are 6 benefits of eggplant for health and how to process it that are summarized from various sources.
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1. Improving Memory
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The first benefit of eggplant for health is that it can improve memory. Memory is related to the brain's working system, which is closely related to the cognitive function of the brain. The benefit of eggplant comes from its skin which is rich in nasunin, a type of antioxidant that is good for maintaining brain health.
Nasunin can counteract free radicals and facilitate the distribution of nutrients to every cell in the body. In addition, the anthocyanin content in eggplant also functions to maintain brain health and slow down the aging process. Therefore, consuming eggplant can improve memory for the brain.
2. Preventing the Risk of Heart Disease
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Heart disease is a common health problem that is triggered by factors such as age, diabetes, hypertension, unhealthy lifestyle, stress, and so on. However, you don't need to worry because the benefits of eggplant for health can prevent the emergence of the risk of heart disease.
Preventing here does not mean completely overcoming the risk of heart disease. Preventing means maintaining heart health to stay healthy and reducing the severity of heart disease.
The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrients in purple eggplant can help maintain good heart health. Therefore, consuming eggplant can be useful in preventing the risk of heart disease.
3. Controlling Cholesterol Levels
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Cholesterol is generally divided into two types, namely bad cholesterol and good cholesterol. Bad cholesterol is the one that can cause health problems. If not addressed immediately, it can trigger other serious diseases.
One of the health benefits of eggplant is its ability to control bad cholesterol levels. A study has revealed that the compound chlorogenic acid can control bad cholesterol levels in the body. Therefore, consuming eggplant is very good for helping to lower or control bad cholesterol levels.
4. Aiding in Weight Loss
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Excess weight is indeed not good for health. Therefore, it is important to maintain an ideal weight based on your height. You can benefit from eggplant for your health by aiding in weight loss.
The compound chlorogenic acid, high calories, and fiber content can help in achieving an ideal weight. You can consume eggplant to address weight problems that arise and include it in your diet program.
5. Preventing Cancer
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Cancer is a serious disease that needs to be addressed immediately. However, you can prevent it by consuming foods that are high in nutrients, such as eggplant.
Yes, the benefits of eggplant for health include preventing cancer. The content of polyphenols, anthocyanins, and chlorogenic acid in eggplant helps prevent cancer. These three substances work to eliminate toxins in cancer cells.
6. Maintaining Skin Health
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In addition to being beneficial for internal body health, eggplant also helps maintain skin health. The antioxidant content in eggplant can keep the skin moisturized and counteract free radicals. As a result, the skin appears healthier and more radiant.
7. How to Process Eggplant
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Processing eggplant must pay attention to several tips as follows:
- Choose eggplant with smooth, shiny skin, and deep purple color.
- Good eggplants for processing have a solid, hard, and heavy texture.
- Avoid processing eggplant that looks wilted, bruised, or has an off-color.
- Use a stainless steel knife when slicing to prevent the eggplant from turning black.
How to process eggplant:
- Prepare the eggplant to be processed.
- Clean the eggplant thoroughly before cooking.
- If the eggplant is old, it is better to peel it to avoid bitterness and use the correct vegetable peeler.
- If you want to bake it, it is better not to peel it.
- Cut according to the recipe.
- Sprinkle salt in the middle by splitting the eggplant in half to avoid bitterness and prevent it from absorbing too much oil.
- Rinse the eggplant with water to remove the salt and dry it.
- The eggplant is ready to be cooked.
Those are the 6 benefits of eggplant for health, Improve Memory and how to process it correctly. However, if health problems do not improve, it is advisable to immediately contact a healthcare facility.
Also, remember not to consume eggplant excessively and in its raw state. Because this can trigger other diseases that reduce bodily functions.
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