Reading these facts about aubergine will be an eye opener to those who dislike eating them. In India, it is called ‘baingan’. The meaning ‘worthless’ is an absolute mismatch for this priceless vegetable.

The goodness in brinjals is many- they include:

• Brinjals have a high nutritious value. They provide the physique with the vital elements like ‘calcium’ fibers and many others. Many tasty recipes from all over the world are available to help you cook delightful side dishes for the main course.

• Diabetics have found brinjals to control and manage the sugar complaints for many hundreds of years. This fact has been acknowledged by experts across the world. Roughage and the dissolving carbohydrates of the aubergine is the main reason for its medicinal value.

• The other medicinal importances are the protection of the intestinal expanse and save the organs from ‘colon cancer’ Prevention of the blood clotting is due the presence of potassium and ‘bioflavonoid in baingan. These vital elements make the fine blood vessels strong.

• The most important feature of the vegetable is that it helps in slimming. It also gives a shine to the skin tones. Brinjals have an anti aging quality. Thus, eating them makes a person look young.

• The vegetable is said to lower the cholesterol level and helps to lower the risk of ‘heart’ ailments. Eating egg plants is good for memory and brain tissue health.