Egg plant is an egg-shaped vegetable that is not eaten raw, but can be stewed with tomatoes, grilled, roasted, battered and deep-fried, or stuffed and baked. Take a look:
http://www.egmontseeds.co.nz/pic_cat/egg_plant_5690.htm
The eggplant is an important food crop grown for its large, pendulous purple or white fruit.
Here's more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg-plant
The eggplant, native to Sri Lanka and southern India, is believed to have appeared in the West sometime during the sixteenth century, likely as a result of Arabic influence. It is now a favorite of home gardeners in many regions globally. On a commercial scale, China currently leads the world in eggplant production, with India coming in second. Japan, Turkey, and Egypt also produce a significant percentage of the world’s eggplant crop.
Eggplant contains antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid, which may help to reduce the risk of colon and liver cancer.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-eggplant.htm
Egg plant contains terpenes, phytonutrients that may help deactivate hormones that can cause tumors and may prevent free radicals from damaging healthy cells.
Eggplant appears to help reduce plaque buildup in the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The potassium in eggplant also protects the heart by regulating blood pressure and heartbeat.
http://dwp.bigplanet.com/tonyhere/eggplant/
The U. of Main Extension says: "Like most vegetables, eggplant is naturally low in calories and has no fat. It is a fair source of potassium, iron and protein. A cup has only 38 calories (without added fat). A main benefit of eggplant is its high fiber content."
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/4307.htm
There's a lot of and Potassium &Phosphorus.
Nutrition Facts (1 cup cooked, cubed )
Calories 27.7
Protein .82 gram
Carbohydrates 6.57 grams
Dietary Fiber 2.48 grams
Phosphorus 21.78 mg
Potassium 245.52 mg
Folate 14.26 mcg
This U. of Illinois Extension site says, "unpeeled, they provide some fiber"... (but I don't know anyone who would eat this unpeeled.)
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/eggplant1.html
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
2007-12-24 14:42:39
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