What are Brinjal Benefits ?

by Payal Chowdhury

Brinjal Benefits: Love it or hate it but you just can’t ignore it! If you haven’t guessed yet, yes we are talking about the most infamous Brinjal. Brinjal or eggplant has been an essential part of our diet for ages. As children whether we liked it or not the purple tear-drop shaped veggie was forced down our throats by our mothers. What we didn’t know was how beneficial brinjal is to our lives. Read on to find out more.

Brinjal Benefits

  1. Hydrating

Brinjal has 92% water content which helps to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized. It also makes the skin soft and supple with regular application of brinjal juice. It can be used as a natural agent to remove impurities and supply the necessary moisture to the skin.

  1. Antioxidant Properties

Brinjal is rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant which is not only responsible for the unique purple pigment of the vegetable but also helps stop the growth of cancer cells. Its antibacterial properties prevent various skin diseases and ailments.

  1. Improves Heart Health

Being rich in anthocyanins and vitamin c, eggplant is quite beneficial when it comes to heart health. It lowers the bad cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol. By adding eggplant to the diet one can be sure to lower the risks of various heart diseases.

  1. Encourages Weight Loss

Many dietitians suggest adding eggplant to one’s diet plan as it is considerably low on carbohydrates and calories. Also, it contains saponin which prevents fat accumulation in the body.

  1. Improves Digestion

Eggplant is full of fiber and thus acts as a natural laxative. It regulates the bowel movement and improves the digestive system to great extent. Rich in antioxidants, it reduces inflammation and helps relieve constipation.

  1. Skin care

When used externally, brinjal can reap many benefits for the skin. It has many anti-aging properties. Using brinjal juice as a toner makes the skin firm, soft and smooth. It is also known to reduce the signs of freckles and moles. As discussed before, the peel of the brinjal can help to keep many skin disorders at bay.

  1. Haircare

Juice from the eggplant when used regularly to rinse hair can help to bring back the lost shine from rough and damaged hairs. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which promote hair growth while making them soft and lustrous. 

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1 comment

Apurva October 18, 2018 - 8:55 AM

Very informative article… Didn’t really knew about so many benefits of brinjal. Good work payal. ???

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