October 13, 2018

Eggplant Fakn’ Bakn’ 🔥

What to know about eggplant:

great source of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion
reduces heart diseases, since it eliminates some of the LDL (bad) cholesterol that can clog arteries & veins
aids in weight loss - they help fill us up with their minimal fat & cholesterol and filling fiber
great source of antioxidants, helping to prevent a wide variety of diseases and conditions including cancer
contains Vitamin C, which is a key part of the immune system, stimulating the production & activity of white blood cells
contains manganese, which is a natural antioxidant & an essential mineral *antiviral & antibacterial
helps to improve bone health *contains significant amounts of iron & calcium (the iron helps to prevent anemia)
contains potassium, which helps in the uptake of calcium
rich in copper, another essential component of red blood cells
improves brain function due to its phytonutrients, which aids in cognitive activity & overall mental health (defending against free radical activity, keeping your body & brain safe from toxins and diseases, and increasing blood flow to the brain) aka brain food
improves heart health due to its high fiber and lowering of “bad” cholesterol, stimulating the uptake of “good” cholesterol *manages diabetes, regulating glucose & insulin activities within the body
rich source of folic acid, which is beneficial to pregnant women, helping to prevent birth defects