Brinjal commonly known as the eggplant is an affordable and easily available vegetable. It is a good source of potassium and other essential nutrients. It has been used for treating hypertension, cancer and diabetes. Discover the nutritional value and health benefits of eating brinjal in the following lines.
Eggplant or Brinjal, is a very low calorie vegetable and has healthy nutrition profile; good news for weight watchers! The veggie is popularly known as aubergine in the western world.
While in Hindi, it is known as ‘Sabziyon ka Raja’, most of us think that it is very boring to eat Brinjal. Also known as eggplant thanks to its shape, this vegetable comes in different sizes as well as colors. But did you know that Brinjals are packed with a host of Ayurvedic benefits? Read on to know what they are!
Health Benefits of Brinjal
Brinjal effectively treats gas, congestion and phlegm. For this raost brinjal on fire, peel off the skin and just add little salt to eat for flavor and eat it.
*It is very effective too, when used externally in a fat or oil-based preparation to relieve haemorrhoid discomfort.
* It is very nutritious.
*It is an anti-diabetic and to keep a check on diabetes.
*It reduces swellings of legs; its decoction is applied gradually over the affected parts.
*Crush the fruit and squeeze juice. Apply juice on palm and sole. It will control perspiration acting as sweat preventive.
*The fruit of the plant is used as an antidote in cases of mushroom poisoning.
*Keeps chronic diseases at bay:
Eggplant reduces the chance of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
Brinjal cures insomnia. For this eat baked brinjal with honey evening for a sound and beautiful sleep.
Taking a mashed form of brinjal or soup adding asafetida and garlic in it helps get rid of flatulence.
*If eggplant is taken in its mashed form or as soup with asafoetida and garlic, it cures flatulence.
*Taking soft and baked eggplant with honey in the evening helps in having a sound sleep. You can use it to cure insomnia.
*Eating eggplants roasted on fire after putting some salt into it cures excessive phlegm and wind humor of the body.
*Eating soft eggplant after baking it on fire and with raw sugar on empty stomach in the morning cures the enlarged spleen due to malaria.
Eggplant reduces the chance of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
Brinjal cures insomnia. For this eat baked brinjal with honey evening for a sound and beautiful sleep.
Taking a mashed form of brinjal or soup adding asafetida and garlic in it helps get rid of flatulence.
*If eggplant is taken in its mashed form or as soup with asafoetida and garlic, it cures flatulence.
*Taking soft and baked eggplant with honey in the evening helps in having a sound sleep. You can use it to cure insomnia.
*Eating eggplants roasted on fire after putting some salt into it cures excessive phlegm and wind humor of the body.
*Eating soft eggplant after baking it on fire and with raw sugar on empty stomach in the morning cures the enlarged spleen due to malaria.
Anti bacterial properties:
The eggplant has good amounts of vitamin C which make it an effective anti-viral and anti- bacterial source.
Facilitates weight loss:
Eggplant is considered to be high in water content yet low in calorie count. This feature makes it very ideal as a healthy diet for people who want to reduce weight. The spongy texture of the vegetable is what facilitates these characteristics, hence one must consume in its natural form as much as possible.
Brinjal effectively treats enlarged spleen caused due to malaria. For this prepare soft baked brinjal, add raw sugar and eat it on empty stomach.
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Helps keeping diabetes in control:
The eggplants are a very rich source of fiber and low soluble carbohydrates. Thus they are highly beneficial for regulation of blood sugar levels and also to control the absorption of glucose. This makes them the best option for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Eating brinjal is an effective way of maintaining blood cholesterol levels.
Helpful to the brain:
Eggplant contains phytonutrients which keep the cell membranes protected from any kind of damage and facilitates the message transfer from one part to another, thus preserving the memory function.
Taking soup made of mashed brinjal and tomato (add pepper and salt to it) helps in digestion and
increases appetite.
They are a very good source of Dietary Fiber, the famous plant compound that our bodies need for proper digestion. Dietary Fiber also helps in the areas of weight loss (by making us feel fuller for longer), diabetes management, and heart health. Speaking of heart health, eggplant is also naturally low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium
Helps in iron production:
We all require iron for proper functioning in our day to day life. However, too much of iron in the body is not a good sign. The content of nasunin that is present in eggplant helps remove excess iron from the body. This brings down the risk of getting heart attacks as it damages the existence of the free radicals in one’s system
It contains good amounts of many essential B-complex groups of vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (B3). These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish and required for fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
Eggplants, also known as ‘Baingan‘ in Hindi, ‘Vankaya‘ in Telugu, ‘Kathirikai‘ in Tamil, ‘Vazhuthanaga‘ in Malayalam, ‘Badanekai‘ in Kannada, ‘Ringan‘ in Gujarati, ‘Vaangi‘ in Marathi’ and ‘Bengun‘ in Bengali. Eggplants are a heavenly delight for vegetarians. Apart from being a popular choice in different cuisines, they offer a multitude of benefits as well.
Helpful to the heart:
The cholesterol levels are brought down to a great extent by the eggplant. It also helps stabilize the level of blood pressure. All this in turn lowers the risk of heart diseases. The body is also kept well hydrated thanks to the potassium content present in this vegetable. This ensures that there is no retention of fluids which prevents coronary heart diseases.Research studies conducted at the Institute of Biology of São Paulo State University; Brazil suggested that eggplant is effective to control high blood cholesterol.
*The peel or skin (deep blue/purple varieties) of aubergine has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins. Scientific studies have shown that these anti-oxidants have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.
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*Brinjal is not beneficial for person having excessive bile humor and one who has acidity problem.
*Pregnant woman should avoid its use.
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