Eggplant. It’s oddly shaped, purple and technically it’s a fruit. Eggplant is one of the most universally cooked vegetables of the summer season. It’s easy to cook and very healthy for the body because it can improve the length and quality of your life.
The following are 3 major reasons you should add eggplant to your diet:
- It can reduce the risk of Cancer. Eggplant is especially useful in treating colon cancer because of the high amount of fiber found. It also will absorb toxins and chemicals as it moves through the digestive tract.
- Eggplant can help with weight loss. The fiber in eggplant will give you a greater feeling of satiety and help you eat fewer calories. Eat it in salad or an appetizer before a meal to really reap the benefits.
- Improve your skin tone with eggplant. This vegetable contains a high amount of water. Water helps our bodies function because we are mainly composed of water. By eating eggplant you can properly maintenance healthy skin and hair. When your body is dehydrated your hair is more likely to thin, dry and have split ends. Your skin will be flaky, dry and increase in lines and wrinkles as well. For the best results eat your eggplant raw for the best source of water.
Try this North African-Style Eggplant Recipe today:
You will need eggplants, olive oil, garlic, honey, ground cumin, tomatoes, onions, ground beef or lamb and parsley. Cut the eggplants into 1 inch thick rounds and rub them with a mixture of 3 tablespoons, olive oil and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Grill until the eggplant is tender and light brown. It should take a total of 20 minutes to grill on both sides of each eggplant. Layer the eggplants with tomatoes, onions and the cooked ground beef or lamb. Garnish this dish with parsley and enjoy.
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