Can a diabetic eat eggplant?
Yes, a diabetic can eat eggplant as it is low in carbohydrates and calories. Eggplant does not make you gain weight or raise blood sugar levels. Some studies found eggplant can be effective in controlling diabetes or regulating blood sugar levels. Solanum melongena is the scientific name for eggplant. Other names for eggplant include brinjal and aubergine. Eggplant can in many colours including white or purple. Some eggplants have white and purple stripes.
Why do we call it Eggplant?
When Europeans first notices eggplant, they thought it resembled goose egg hence they started calling them eggplants. Moreover, the variety they saw was whitish in colour. Ever since, they have been popularly known as eggplants.
Is eggplant a fruit or vegetable?
Scientifically, eggplants are classed as fruits. Eggplants are berries to be specific. Though eggplant is technically a fruit, many people use eggplant as a vegetable and cook it like any other vegetable. Moreover, unlike many fruits, people do not eat eggplant raw. We can scientifically eggplant is one of the best fruits for diabetics but practically it is one of the best vegetables for diabetics.
Is eggplant healthful food for a diabetic?
Eggplant contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals. However, the quantity of vitamins or minerals in eggplant is small. Though eggplant is not very high in vitamins, minerals or other nutrients, research suggests eggplant can help lose weight, regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and improve heart health. Eggplant contains antioxidant that lowers LDL (bad cholesterol). Other nutrients in eggplant help boost immunity, promote brain function, improve bone health. Moreover, the fact that eggplant is low in calories and carbohydrates makes eggplant a safe food for a diabetic to eat.
Is eggplant high in carbohydrates?
No, eggplant is not high in carbohydrates or sugar. There are many other vegetables that are higher than eggplant in carbohydrates. A diabetic can eat vegetables also as the nutrition they give is lot more valuable than the carbohydrates.
Is eggplant rich in nutrition?
Eggplant contains a wide range of nutrients but the quantity of various nutrients in eggplant is low. Water makes up about 92% of eggplant. Eggplants are generally not high in essential nutrients, minerals or vitamins. Eggplant contains small amounts of vitamin B, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium and Zinc. You will get about 1 gm protein, 6 gm carbohydrates, 3.5 gm sugar and 3 gm dietary fibre from 100 gm eggplant.
