Eggplant
Eggplant(Aubergines)
- The aubergine, Solanum melongena, is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum.
- It bears a fruit of the same name, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking.
January – December
Description
- Studies of the Institute of Biology of São Paulo State University, Brazil, have shown that aubergine (eggplant) is effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol.
- Another study from Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo found no effects at all and does not recommend eggplant as a replacement to statins.
- It helps to block the formation of free radicals and is also a source of folic acid and potassium.
- Eggplant is richer in nicotine than any other edible plant, with a concentration of 100 ng/g (or 0.01 mg/100g).
- However, the amount of nicotine from eggplant or any other food is negligible compared to passive smoking.
- On average, 20 lbs (9 kg) of eggplant contains about the same amount of nicotine as a cigarette.
