One fruit common in these times in our city is the Garden Egg. We are richly blessed with this fruit (eaten as a vegetable) in our country.
Below are the Health Benefits of the fruit:
Health benefit of garden eggs
The garden egg, also known as eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1). It is also a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and
chlorogenic acid. Below are some of the benefits derived from eating garden eggs.
1 . PROTECTS AGAINST CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Garden eggs are rich in vitamins and the immense benefits of vitamins in the body are well known.
In garden eggs, vitamin B1 and B6 (Thiamine and Niacin) are abundant. These vitamins are needed for growth, proper functioning of the heart and cellular respiration.
It is also rich in potassium, a salt that helps in regulating blood pressure.
2 . Prevents heart diseases
The fibre content in garden egg helps to lower cholesterol levels in the body, protecting the heart in the process. The fruit is rich in vitamins and particularly has vitamin B1 and B6 (Thiamine and Niacin) in abundance. These vitamins are necessary for the proper functioning of the heart and cellular respiration. The rich potassium content of the plant also helps in regulating blood pressure.
The fibre content of garden eggs helps with digestion and prevents constipation and bloating.
3 . Digestion and bowel movement
4 . Besides being touted as a natural anti-ulcer recipe, studies show that African garden egg is effective in lowering blood cholesterol and glaucoma. Studies revealed that garden egg positively help with heart problems and will make the weight reduction diet more successful. Some of the studies conducted in Africa, have come to the conclusion that garden egg is very effective in blood cholesterol reduction.
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