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Benefits and properties of eggplant

Do you want to start enjoying the benefits and properties of eggplant?
It can be consumed in different recipes - not everything is the pastiche - and has become very popular, thanks to its great benefits to lose weight, for the brain, against insomnia, reduce cholesterol and many more. But its properties go much further.
All the great benefits and properties of the eggplant we will tell you in detail, so that if you are one of those people who are always looking for something new and nutritious in your kitchen, start to try, or if you are one of those who doubt a lot at lunchtime , animes with this vegetable that can bring you great benefits.
In addition, the eggplant also speaks of its ability to prevent future diseases such as cancer or hypertension.
When starting to comment on the properties of eggplant, we must emphasize that it is hypocaloric, rich in water, potassium iron, folic acid, fiber, carbohydrates, potassium, phosphorus as well as vitamins E, K, A, C, B1, B2 and B3

Rich in phenolic antioxidants
Reduction of blood cholesterol
It's good for burns
It promotes circulation and digestion
Help against insomnia, producing sleep.

Ingredients

5 Eggplant
2 Carrot
2 Onion
3 garlic cloves
1 Stalk of Celery Spain
3 Laurel Leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Sauté the garlic and onion with oil, then place the strips of the carrot and eggplant. Cook over low heat and finally add the bay leaves, salt and pepper. Let stand and then serve, this antipasto can be accompanied either with short or long pasta and also serves as a paspalo for any occasion.