Eggplant « Agbissan »: good blood sugar regulator

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Extract from the article: Eggplant, called « Agbissan » in Ewe, is a vegetable that is very beneficial to the body. It contains nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. According to Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality and Dietetic Therapist, eggpla

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Eggplant, called « Agbissan » in Ewe, is a vegetable that is very beneficial to the body. It contains nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.  According to Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality and Dietetic Therapist, eggplant is a beneficial vegetable for diabetics.

A vegetable rich in water (about 90 and its composition), the eggplant « Solanum aethiopicum » is a low-calorie food, which becomes an excellent alternative for those who follow a restrictive diet. It helps control diabetes because of its high fiber and low carbohydrate content. If one is careful with blood sugar, consume eggplant, because it has the ability to reduce the absorption of glucose in the body. So it is an interesting vegetable for people with diabetes.

« It is a vegetable that protects the pancreatic cells and improves their lipid and glycemic profile, that is to say, it avoids the overload of the pancreas in bad fats and strengthens its anti-diabetic activity », emphasizes Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality and Dietary Therapist.

Known to absorb fats thanks to its antioxidants, it helps to fight against the lack of firmness of the skin. Eggplant is rich in fiber and allows a satiating effect by impression of volume, with a limited additional energy intake. It can thus contribute to the regulation of the weight. For people who want to lose a few kilos, it is the vegetable to keep close by.

Moreover, it also contributes to a good digestion. We sometimes consume foods that are not easily digestible for the body. By consuming eggplant, it facilitates the digestion of food and ensures the regular passage of food in our body by facilitating the transit. Composed of natural antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, selenium or carotenoids, the skin of the African eggplant would contribute to fight against the development of various cancers and certain cardiovascular diseases.

William O.