For those who want to lose a few pounds, every tip is welcome, isn't it ?! So it is not surprising that many people were interested to hear about the benefits of? Eggplant water?!
“I read about eggplant water in a magazine a while ago, and as I usually have eggplants at home, I decided to take the test. I had read that it helps to lose weight and the idea did not seem bad to me, so I made it a habit to have a glass of water every morning in the morning, before breakfast?
Fernanda Elias, a 21-year-old student, says she has also tried eggplant water. I heard some people say that it helped to lose weight and decided to try it. I took half a liter a day for a week? I had good results, I even thought I lost a little belly, but honestly would not take again because the taste of water is very bad ?, says.
If you don't know it yet, you may be wondering: what is this eggplant water anyway? What benefits does it offer? These and other answers you check below.
How to prepare aubergine water?
Functional nutritionist Helouse Odebrecht explains how to make eggplant water:
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Use:
- 1 eggplant cleaned and sliced
- 1 liter of mineral water
Method of preparation: Arrange the eggplant and water in a jar and soak in the refrigerator overnight. Strain and have a glass of fasting water. It can be done by hitting the water with some fruit as well. Use the eggplants in a preparation.
The general recommendation is to drink the eggplant water every morning, fasting for a week. You can have a glass early and then drink the remaining (1 liter) throughout the day.
What are the effects of eggplant water?
Most people adhere to eggplant water because they believe it aids the weight loss process and offers other benefits. But is this really true?
Helouse points out that letting the eggplant in the water for a while (usually all night) and then drinking that eggplant water is a strategy that can work, yes. Mainly because the eggplant is rich in fibers that stimulate the reduction of blood cholesterol. That is, it can cause the body to eliminate cholesterol because it stimulates this action through its fibers ?, highlights.
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However, says nutritionist Helouse, everyone should remember that miracles do not happen. "Drinking water with eggplant and then eating a plate of chips, or even not having a balanced diet, will make no difference," he says.
The nutritionist adds that introducing eggplant in the diet can also be an interesting alternative. "Grilled, baked or cooked are your healthiest and least calorie versions," he says.
The main benefits of eggplant
Does it matter if you will include eggplant in your diet? eating it grilled, roasted etc. ? or if you are going to be in the habit of drinking eggplant water in the morning, it is important to know the benefits this food can offer.
Helouse points out that the eggplant, besides being delicious, already has several identified properties and benefits. This is what she explains below:
- It is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins and minerals essential for some vital functions.
- It is rich in complex B, which participates in various activities in our body, including: memory and muscle strength.
- It is also an excellent source of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system.
- It is also a source of vitamin A, important for health of hair, skin and nails.
- Of the minerals, we can mention calcium, potassium and magnesium, which control bone and nervous system health.
- In addition to all these nutrients, we find some bioactive and antioxidant compounds that make it even more nutritious and functional.
Thus, Helouse highlights as the main functions of eggplant:
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- Diuretic action;
- Control of blood cholesterol levels;
- Hypertension control;
- Combating premature aging;
- Support in the treatment of obesity by helping to eliminate fat in the diet;
- Helps control diabetes, arthritis and rheumatism by reducing glucose absorption and having anti-inflammatory effect.
Tasty Eggplant Recipes
If you want to include eggplant in your diet you will love the recipes below.The first of these is a suggestion from functional nutritionist Helouse:
1. Eggplant Antipasto
Use:
- 2 large eggplants cut into strips
- 1 yellow pepper cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 large onion
- 3 tbsp white raisin
- 3 tablespoons Brazil nuts
- ½ cup of olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar (optional)
- Salt to taste
Method of preparation:
- Cut the eggplants in shell, the yellow and red peppers and the onion.
- Put in a colander and salt the vegetables. Leave for 15 minutes.
- Put in a pan: first a layer of eggplant, then one of yellow and red peppers and last the onion.
- Put the raisins and broken nuts on top after a pass of olive oil.
- Repeat the layers in the above order until the pan is full.
- Cook over low heat until it turns a reddish color.
- It can be served cold.
- If necessary, add water to prevent sticking.
2. Eggplant kebab
Use:
- 1 cup (tea) of wheat
- 3 cups (tea) of water
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ½ teaspoon light margarine
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon light margarine to grease
Method of preparation:
- Soak the wheat in two cups of water for two hours. Then wash and squeeze. Reserve.
- Peel the eggplants and cut them into small pieces and cook until combined with the remaining water and lemon.
- Drain and let cool.
- Then squeeze and the eggplants to remove all excess water and chop them, with a knife, into smaller pieces.
- In a bowl, combine eggplant, wheat, onion, mint, basil, margarine and salt. Knead with your hands.
- Arrange this dough over a margarine-greased, refractory pan without kneading.
- Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in medium oven to bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the paper and bake for another 15 minutes.
Now you know: there is plenty of good reason for including eggplant in your diet! If you prefer, drink the eggplant water, but remember that it does not work miracles? To aid in the weight loss process, it should be consumed within a balanced diet. If in doubt always consult your nutritionist.
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