{"id":2301,"date":"2017-07-20T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T21:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2017-07-20T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2017-07-20T21:00:09","slug":"7-surprising-health-benefits-of-eggplants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/7-surprising-health-benefits-of-eggplants\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Surprising Health Benefits of Eggplants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Eggplants, those oddly-shaped vegetables that are actually fruits, are an unsung hero of nutrition. The health benefits of introducing or increasing eggplant consumption in one&#8217;s&nbsp;diet are varied and impressive. Eggplants contain many nutrients like fiber, potassium, and several vitamins, as well as healthy antioxidants. Eating more eggplant may be helpful in maintaining blood sugar levels, losing weight, and even warding off heart disease and cancer. Finally, eggplant is an easy food to introduce to one&#8217;s&nbsp;diet as it can be incorporated into almost any dish and can be cooked with many different spices, sauces, and methods.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Eggplants are high in anthocyanins, a pigment with antioxidant properties that can protect against cellular damage.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Some animal studies have found that eggplants may improve heart function and reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, though human research is needed<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Eggplants are high in fiber and polyphenols, both of which may help reduce blood sugar levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Eggplant is high in fiber but low in calories, both of which can help promote weight loss. 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