The genus is the "blue berry" (and according to the scientific classification it is berry) from India. It is known, they knew the whole truth about the eggplants and the useful properties of the vegetable in ancient Egypt. And they came to the European table only in the XIII century, and to Russia and even later - in the XVII - XVIII century from Bulgaria, and were called "demyanks". People learned to make a lot of dishes from eggplant: they are baked, fried, stewed, marinated, cooked on the grill, added to different dishes from vegetables (salads, stews), and sweet (rolls, cakes, pies) ... And who did not try the famous caviar overseas eggplant? Apparently, we have already become related to this vegetable culture.
Although a long time the eggplant was considered poisonous because of the large amount of solanine. Sinenkie were afraid to use in Europe right up to the Х ІХ centuries, calling them "insane apples". But over time cultivated varieties, which can be used without fear. Although all the same wise housewives dip vegetables into salted water before cooking to reduce the amount of harmful substance. In the East, eggplants are called "vegetables of longevity", knowing about the benefits that they can bring to a person.
Sinenkie are rich in vitamins of group B, carotene, vitamin C, salts of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, pectin substances. Among the minerals in the eggplant are: calcium, sodium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, aluminum, zinc, cobalt. The latter contribute to the removal of toxic elements from the body, the normalization of acid-base and salt balance in the body. The truth about the properties of eggplant can not do without information about sugar: they contain 2-3% of sugars, as well as 1-1, 5% of protein substances. Eggplants are useful for people who are dieting with diabetes.
Useful properties of aubergines are, first of all, that they can reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood (up to 40%). Due to this, the development of atherosclerosis slows down, the work of the intestine improves. They are especially useful for people with cardiovascular diseases. The properties of eggplant have a relaxing effect, positively affect the liver, spleen, bone marrow. Blue fruits improve blood composition and blood formation (with the formation of red blood cells), thus normalizing the level of hemoglobin, improving the complexion. Therefore, when anemia is recommended to eat one blue per day. Since eggplants help to resolve stagnant phenomena in the gallbladder, they are recommended for use in atherosclerosis.
The truth about the eggplant is also in the special recommendations for the use of blue people with kidney disease. This vegetable acts as a diuretic. Attention to them, and people with excess weight, as well as eggplants, although low-calorie, penetrate, but quickly provide an opportunity to satisfy hunger, and break down fats. Their influence on the cleansing of the bile ducts is known. Thus, blue can be recommended for substance abuse, with gout. It is necessary to warn the beauties who are following their figure: eggplants absorb very much into themselves into fat, so before they are to be fried they need to be lowered into cold water for 10 minutes, or generally to be consumed in the liver form.
Aubergine juice, although rare for a popular menu, but it has some useful properties. In particular, the blue ones are also called a natural antibiotic, since it has an antiseptic effect. Juice is used and with external application: they smear wounds for quick healing.
To strengthen and improve the condition of teeth and gums, rinse your mouth with infusion of grated eggplant with a little salt. Blue fruit removes the yellow coating from the teeth, treats periodontal disease.
Surprisingly, the properties of eggplant help to cope with such a bad habit as smoking. Many smokers, having set themselves the goal of quitting a pernicious occupation, feel a strong discomfort at the first stage. So eggplants can help replace the nicotine patch - they contain nicotinic acid in harmless to health doses, so help to cope with the body with nicotine starvation.
The truth about eggplants and without warnings can not be dispensed with. Blue fruits are contraindicated to people with peptic ulcer, with exacerbation of gastritis. People with a sick stomach should also stop using them, because eggplants contain a lot of fiber, as well as coarse fibers.
You should eat young fruits of eggplant, with a thin skin and a small amount of seeds, as in the overripe a lot of solanine accumulates. It is worth paying attention to the skin: it should be dark blue, almost black; At the same time, white eggplant eggplants are considered useful. Also, without a refrigerator, they should not be stored for more than two days. With an overabundance of alkaloids solanine eggplant can be poisoned. Cure poisoning will help milk, egg protein and abundant drinking.