Eggplant is rich in protein, vitamins, fats and carbohydrates, and also contains trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. According to the research, every 100g eggplant contains 2.3g of protein, 0. 1g of fat and so on.

The content of vitamin P in eggplant is very high, which can enhance the elasticity of tube wall and prevent vascular sclerosis and rupture. Eggplant fiber contains saponins, which can reduce cholesterol content if eaten regularly. Solanine in eggplant also has the effect of inhibiting cancer.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, eggplant is cold, which has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used for the adjuvant treatment of internal hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid bleeding, hematochezia, dry stool, damp-heat jaundice, dysmenorrhea, chronic gastritis and nephritis edema.

Second, the health function of eggplant

1, cancer prevention

Solanine is contained in eggplant, which can inhibit the proliferation of digestive system tumors and play a certain role in the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer. In addition, eggplant has the function of clearing away cancer fever.

Step 2 lower cholesterol

Eggplant contains trigonelline and choline, which can combine with excessive cholesterol in the small intestine and be excreted to ensure normal blood circulation. Therefore, eating eggplant regularly is of great benefit to patients with hyperlipidemia, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hemoptysis, purpura and scurvy.

Step 3 Enhance digestion

Modern medicine has proved that eating eggplant can increase the release of acetylcholine, increase the secretion of digestive juice and enhance digestive exercise.

Step 4 clear away heat and toxic materials

Eggplant is a cool food. Therefore, eating in summer helps to clear away heat and relieve summer heat, especially suitable for people who are prone to prickly heat and sores. According to the herbs in southern Yunnan, eggplant can promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and moisten intestines. Therefore, people with constipation, hemorrhoid bleeding and damp-heat jaundice often eat eggplant, which is of great benefit.

5. Anti-aging

Eggplant is rich in vitamin E. Eating eggplant often has a positive effect on delaying human aging.

6. Beauty and weight loss

Eggplant can prevent the absorption of fat and is a delicious and beneficial vegetable for dieters. And purple eggplant also has whitening effect on the skin.

7. Protect the cardiovascular system and lower blood pressure.

Eggplant is rich in vitamin P, a flavonoid. It can soften blood vessels, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, reduce the brittleness and permeability of capillaries, prevent capillary rupture, and have a certain preventive effect on small blood vessel bleeding. In addition, eggplant can also prevent scurvy and promote wound healing.

Extended data

Precautions for eating eggplant:

1, eating eggplant raw will cause poisoning. Raw eggplant contains a toxin called solanine. Solanine has antioxidant and cancer cell inhibiting effects, and is one of the sources of eggplant health care. However, it has a strong stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract and an anesthetic effect on the respiratory center. If the human body ingests too much, it will be poisoned. Solanine is basically insoluble in water and cannot be removed by blanching, boiling and other methods. Adding vinegar to cooking helps to decompose solanine. The best way to prevent solanine poisoning is to control intake. Under normal circumstances, eating about 250 grams of eggplant for a meal will not cause discomfort.

Eggplant and crab meat are both cold foods. Eating the two together often makes the stomach upset, which can lead to diarrhea in severe cases. Don't eat both.

3. Cold salad is the healthiest. Although there are many ways to eat eggplant, most of them are cooked at high temperature and for a long time, which is not only greasy, but also has a great loss of nutrition. The vitamin loss of fried eggplant can reach more than 50%. Of all the ways to eat eggplant, mashed potatoes are the healthiest. This is because tomato sauce has the shortest heating time, only needs to be steamed by fire, and the nutritional loss is the least; Seasoning ketchup with minimal oil. After the steamed eggplant is mashed, just pour some sauce on it. You don't need to peel tomatoes when mixing ketchup, and the nutrition absorption is the most complete.

4. Don't eat eggplant during menstruation and spleen and stomach deficiency. Eggplant is cool and slippery, and the spleen and stomach are deficient in cold, so it is not suitable to eat more. Women should also eat as little as possible before and after menstruation. Cooked eggplant will be poisoned and can't be eaten. Eggplant contains ingredients that induce allergies. Eating too much will make people nervous, and people with allergies should avoid eating.

5. Be careful to eat eggplant during pregnancy. Also choose fresh eggplant, don't choose old eggplant, especially old eggplant after autumn, which contains more solanine and is harmful to human body, so it is not advisable to eat more.

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