5 unexpected eggplant properties that you appreciate
'18.04.2019'
Source: Lisa.ru
Eggplant comes from the Indian tropics. It came to Russia in the middle of the 16th century and surprisingly easily caught on in our rather harsh climate. By the way, in terms of botany, this is a berry. Very useful and extremely unpretentious.
1. Berry for health
Now is the time to lean on the eggplant. Fresh fruits prevent the absorption of cholesterol, remove toxins from the body, help the heart, kidneys and liver, prevent the development of sclerosis. And contain a minimum of calories, writes Lisa.ru.
2. Will help to give up bad habits
Eggplant has a lot of nicotinic acid. That is why doctors actively advise everyone to stop smoking. This helps to facilitate the "break-up" caused by the rejection of cigarettes.
3. Folk beauty tool
Masks from this berry relieve inflammation on the skin, fight acne. Simply grate the eggplant, apply the gruel on the face, leave on the 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
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4. Skin peel
Peeling an eggplant is not necessary in a coma case - it is very useful. It contains a rare substance anthocyanin. It is the strongest antioxidant that protects brain cells from damage.
5. Universal component
Eggplant with white pulp is better to fry, with green - stew and make caviar. Long and thin are good for making rolls and canning. Cylindrical and pear-shaped - for stews, freezing and drying.
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Aubergine Casserole Recipe
Wash the eggplants, tomatoes and yellow peppers, let them dry, cut the tomatoes and eggplants into 0,5 cm, clean the seeds from the peppers and chop them into rings. Salt, pepper to taste.
Pour the vegetable oil into the baking dish and lay the slices of vegetables on the rib in a circle, alternating with each other. Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic and send to a well preheated oven for 20 minutes.
How to choose eggplants
Buy small fruit with a green stem. They are very gentle and do not need to be soaked before cooking.
Checking the age of eggplant is simple: lightly press the peel at the base, if a dent remains from a finger, it means that there is not a very fresh copy in front of you.
