{"id":21213,"date":"2021-04-16T11:29:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T11:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=21213"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"eggplant-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant For Weight Loss: How It Works And Some Recipes To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Is_An_Eggplant_A_Vegetable\" >Is An Eggplant A Vegetable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Eggplant_Nutritional_Profile\" >Eggplant Nutritional Profile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Nutrients\" >Nutrients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\" >Health Benefits Of Eggplant For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#It_Is_Low_In_Calories\" >It Is Low In Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#It_Has_High_Fiber_Content\" >It Has High Fiber Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Cancer_Prevention\" >Cancer Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Reduced_Heart_Diseases_Risk\" >Reduced Heart Diseases Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Improved_Diabetes_Management\" >Improved Diabetes Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Improved_Brain_Function\" >Improved Brain Function<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Drawbacks_Of_Consuming_Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\" >Drawbacks Of Consuming Eggplant For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Healthy_Eggplant_Recipes_For_Weight_Loss\" >Healthy Eggplant Recipes For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Oven-Baked_Eggplant_Fries\" >Oven-Baked Eggplant Fries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#In_Burger_Garnish\" >In Burger Garnish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#As_A_Side_Dish\" >As A Side Dish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Preparing_An_Eggplant_Pizza_Crust\" >Preparing An Eggplant Pizza Crust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Ratatouille\" >Ratatouille<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#In_Vegetable_Lasagna\" >In Vegetable Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Baba_Ghanoush\" >Baba Ghanoush<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#An_Eggplant_Pasta_Topping\" >An Eggplant Pasta Topping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#Maqluba\" >Maqluba<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to weight loss, most people tend to circulate among various foods. Eventually, one may end up stuck in a menu rut, wondering how to elevate their weight loss meals. It would help if you dug a little deeper when you go grocery shopping and shop for other appropriate foods like eggplants. These purple teardrop-shaped vegetables tend to be highly overlooked, even though they are very beneficial to any weight watcher. If you are looking for new recipes to improve your meal plans, consider adding eggplant for weight loss.<\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foods over the past few years have received a lot of buzz for being <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-superfoods\/\">super-foods<\/a> when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-for-women-over-45\/\">weight loss<\/a>. However, eggplants have unfortunately not made it to this list. This arises from the fact that most people still do not know the benefits of consuming eggplant for weight loss. To flip this situation, we will be evaluating the effectiveness of eggplant in weight loss. We would like to provide you with a wealth of information on how eggplant can benefit you if you use it to prompt weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_An_Eggplant_A_Vegetable\"><\/span><b>Is An Eggplant A Vegetable?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several debates about this glossy, purple teardrop-shaped food product. Some people believe it is a vegetable, while others argue otherwise. WebMD makes it clear that eggplant is an example of a nightshade vegetable, just like peppers or potatoes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplant is also known as guinea squash, aubergine, melongene, brinjal, or garden egg (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/269143#Eggplant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The vegetable originally comes from India. Since that time, it has been grown in multiple countries, including Japan, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, and China (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38611 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5692-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5692.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5692-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5692.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5692.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eggplant_Nutritional_Profile\"><\/span><b>Eggplant Nutritional Profile<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we look at aubergine&#8217;s nutritional profile, it is important to point out that this vegetable comes in different varieties. Some people believe it is only found in shiny purple skin. Please note, this is not the case. Here are some other popular varieties you may find in your local grocery store (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The classic or dusky version<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the most common variety with shiny purple skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ichiban.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety tends to be long, thin, and purple in color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Epic.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety is teardrop-shaped and has purple-black skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Black bell variety.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is pear-shaped and has glossy black skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slim Jim.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Slim Jim variety is thin and has a bright purple color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ghostbuster.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This weirdly-named variety is oval-shaped, long, and white in color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easter egg.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last variety, also known as the Easter egg, is small and oval-shaped. It might explain the name. Unlike the other varieties, this one can be yellow, orange, green, or white in color.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5690-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5690.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5690-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5690.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5690.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrients\"><\/span><strong>Nutrients<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other food, eggplant also contains various nutrients. They tend to increase as you increase your aubergine servings. Below is the nutritional chart of a 3.5 ounce (100 g) serving of this vegetable (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories- 25<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-fiber-diet\/\">Fiber<\/a>&#8211; 3 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat- 0.2 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/when-to-eat-protein\/\">Protein<\/a>&#8211; 1 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates- 6 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin K- 3.5 mcg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate- 22 mcg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium- 9 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A- 23 IUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium- 229 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron- 0.23 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-weight-loss\/\">Vitamin C<\/a>&#8211; 2.2 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus- 24 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium- 14 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38608 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5689-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5689.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5689-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5689.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5689.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits Of Eggplant For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several solid reasons why you ought to consider the garden egg for weight loss. Some of these reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Is_Low_In_Calories\"><\/span><b>It Is Low In Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that weight loss requires you to consume fewer calories than your body is burning. To help you achieve this, you should look for low-calorie foods. Aubergine is an excellent choice if you are seeking low-calorie food options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By looking at the vegetable&#8217;s nutritional chart above, you can see that 100 g of this vegetable contains only 25 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These calories don\u2019t add a significant amount to your daily calorie intake and can help you maintain a calorie deficit for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38600 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4145.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Has_High_Fiber_Content\"><\/span><b>It Has High Fiber Content<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more fiber. This is one of the most common things all weight watchers are told. Have you ever wondered how this all plays a role in helping you lose weight? Well here is the deal, fiber tends to be more filling, which translates to an increase in your satiety levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/fiber\/art-20043983\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are, therefore, less likely to overeat or snack when you consume high-fiber foods. Since the garden egg contains high fiber content, it will help you control your appetite. This makes it a great and healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2300-calorie-meal-plan\/\">high-fiber<\/a> food to consider to prompt weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-vegetables\/\">Super Vegetables: Fiber And Antioxidant Bombs That Should Be On Your Plate Daily<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some significant reasons why you need to add this guinea squash to your weight-loss meal plans. Besides that, this vegetable can do more than help you lose some pounds. It is also linked to the following health benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38607 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5688-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5688.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5688-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5688.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5688.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Prevention\"><\/span><b>Cancer Prevention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer ranks among the most life-threatening diseases in today&#8217;s society. According to reports by Medical News Today, millions of people in America have a history of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323648#what-is-cancer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To reduce your risk of getting several types of cancer, you are advised to eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the foods you can add to your diet plan to help reduce your cancer risk is eggplant. Its purple skin contains a unique antioxidant known as nasunin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Studies indicate that this antioxidant might protect and preserve your cell membranes against harmful free radicals that may cause cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to nasunin, experts also reveal that eggplant contains chlorogenic acid, which may also reduce cancer risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is also antiviral and antibacterial, meaning its list of health benefits is numerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38601 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4114.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Heart_Diseases_Risk\"><\/span><b>Reduced Heart Diseases Risk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, eggplant contains chlorogenic acid. This acid might also help in lowering your LDL &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). High LDL levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The antioxidant nasunin may also reduce your heart disease risk by decreasing the iron content in your blood when it is too high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD states that too much iron in your blood can be a risk factor for heart diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is especially true among men and other individuals who do not menstruate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Diabetes_Management\"><\/span><b>Improved Diabetes Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplants tend to be great sources of natural plant chemicals known as polyphenols. These polyphenols may improve the processing of sugar in your body, helping with diabetes management if you are diabetic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Brain_Function\"><\/span><b>Improved Brain Function<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aubergine contains nutrients such as folate, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-3 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These nutrients help improve your brain function, support your immune system, and promote blood clotting and healthy bone development (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/eggplant-three-ways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38606 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5687-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5687.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5687-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5687.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5687.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_Of_Consuming_Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Drawbacks Of Consuming Eggplant For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other nightshade vegetable, eggplants contain the chemical solanine. Some people believe this chemical only increases inflammation and makes conditions like arthritis worse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321745\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). WebMD acknowledges that there is little evidence to indicate that the solanine chemical in this vegetable can worsen arthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, always seek medical advice if your joint pain increases after consuming any eggplant dish. Similarly, seek medical attention if you experience the following symptoms. These indicate that you are allergic to nightshade vegetables like the eggplant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321745\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A skin rash or hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pale skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tightness of the throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaphylaxis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Eggplant_Recipes_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Healthy Eggplant Recipes For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, this vegetable has a bitter taste. As such, most people may avoid cooking it for fear of this bitter taste in the final dish. However, there are various ways you can draw out this bitterness and enjoy yourself with some aubergine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way is by letting this vegetable sit with some sprinkled salt on it thirty minutes before cooking it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The salt does the magic when it comes to drawing out the bitter taste. Additionally, the salt prevents your vegetable from absorbing too much oil and becoming greasy when cooking it. Remember to always rinse off the salt before cooking your eggplant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various ways you can prepare your eggplant and enjoy its health benefits. With this in mind, do not limit yourself to one cooking style. Do not limit yourself to the consumption of only eggplant juice or eggplant tea for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they also work effectively, these recipes may soon become boring. Instead, consider the following cooking styles for your eggplant diet for weight loss as obtained from the Medical News Today website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/279359\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38605 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4997.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oven-Baked_Eggplant_Fries\"><\/span><b>Oven-Baked Eggplant Fries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-diet-yogurt\/\">healthy<\/a> option of fries? Try some oven-baked eggplant fries! Just slice your eggplant into either wedges or strips and then bake them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Burger_Garnish\"><\/span><b>In Burger Garnish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this recipe, you just slice your aubergine lengthwise and grill these thick slices. Serve them alone or have them in your burger.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_A_Side_Dish\"><\/span><b>As A Side Dish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a simple yet nutritious side item for your entr\u00e9e? You can stir-fry or saut\u00e9 your aubergine chunks in olive oil and then have them as your side dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_An_Eggplant_Pizza_Crust\"><\/span><b>Preparing An Eggplant Pizza Crust<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good recipe, especially if you do not want the extra calories from your pizza crust. All you have to do is replace your pizza crust with some sliced aubergine. Add some cheese, tomato sauce, and other optional toppings to get that low-calorie and gluten-free treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-carb-snacks\/\">No Carb Snacks: 21 Tasty Options For In-Between Meals<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eggplant for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4996.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ratatouille\"><\/span><b>Ratatouille<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratatouille refers to a stewed vegetable dish. To prepare this dish, first, saut\u00e9 your aubergine. Also, saut\u00e9 your onion, peppers, zucchini, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tomato-diet\/\">tomato<\/a>, and garlic in olive oil to prepare the ratatouille.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Vegetable_Lasagna\"><\/span><b>In Vegetable Lasagna<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need to use eggplant in this dish is replace the meat layer in your lasagna using the ratatouille prepared above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baba_Ghanoush\"><\/span><b>Baba Ghanoush<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably might have heard of this famous Middle Eastern dish. It refers to a dip of grilled eggplant, spices, tahini, yogurt (optional), garlic, and lemon juice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Eggplant_Pasta_Topping\"><\/span><b>An Eggplant Pasta Topping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for an accompaniment for your pasta dish? Look no further! Just cut your aubergine into thick slices, saut\u00e9 or bread, bake them, and then add these strips to your pasta dish. To top it off, add some Parmesan cheese slices to elevate this eggplant dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38603 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5700-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5700.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5700-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5700.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5700.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maqluba\"><\/span><b>Maqluba<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This refers to an &#8220;upside down&#8221; rice dish prepared with both chicken and aubergine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplants are among some of the best weight-loss foods to add to your nutrition plan. They are quite nutritious and have numerous health benefits. Consuming eggplant for weight loss can help you shed pounds due to its low calories and high fiber content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides weight loss, including eggplant in your diet may help reduce your risk of heart diseases and cancer. It might also help with improving your blood sugars, thereby helping with diabetes management. Although eggplant is naturally bitter, there are various ways you can reduce this bitterness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way is by sprinkling it with some salt and let it set for at least 30 minutes. After this, you must rinse the salt and consider preparing various eggplant recipes for weight loss. Remember that you also need to use healthy cooking methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most healthy eggplant recipes will ask you to either oven-bake, steam, roast, or saut\u00e9 your aubergine. Keep in mind that you can also choose other healthy meals if you decide to prepare this vegetable as a side dish. Some popular eggplant meal plan ideas you can consider or try out include vegetable curry with eggplant, eggplant lasagna, eggplant parmesan, or eggplant fries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Eggplant_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-73db875f23.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/eggplant-three-ways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Ways to Cook Eggplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/fiber\/art-20043983\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321745\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do nightshade vegetables make arthritis worse?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/279359\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplant health benefits and tasty tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Eggplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-of-eggplant#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Eggplant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/269143#Eggplant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can these popular foods benefit our health?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323648#what-is-cancer\">What to know about cancer<\/a> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to weight loss, most people tend to circulate among various foods. Eventually, one may end up stuck in a menu rut, wondering how to elevate their weight loss meals. It would help if you dug a little deeper when you go grocery shopping and shop for other appropriate foods like eggplants. These [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":38610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78,74,126,82],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114,87],"class_list":["post-21213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-weight-loss","category-meal-ideas","category-nutrition-facts","category-recipes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Eggplant For Weight Loss: How It Works And Some Recipes To Consider - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you considering consuming \u2605 EGGPLANT FOR WEIGHT LOSS? \u27a4 Take a look at our expert guide and some healthy recipe ideas to prompt weight loss using this vegetable.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eggplant For Weight Loss: How It Works And Some Recipes To Consider\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you considering consuming \u2605 EGGPLANT FOR WEIGHT LOSS? \u27a4 Take a look at our expert guide and some healthy recipe ideas to prompt weight loss using this vegetable.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5691.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1152\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"648\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"R. 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It would help if you dug a little deeper when you go grocery shopping and shop for other appropriate foods like eggplants. These purple teardrop-shaped vegetables tend to be highly overlooked, even though they are very beneficial to any weight watcher. If you are looking for new recipes to improve your meal plans, consider adding eggplant for weight loss.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foods over the past few years have received a lot of buzz for being <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-superfoods\/\">super-foods<\/a> when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-for-women-over-45\/\">weight loss<\/a>. However, eggplants have unfortunately not made it to this list. This arises from the fact that most people still do not know the benefits of consuming eggplant for weight loss. To flip this situation, we will be evaluating the effectiveness of eggplant in weight loss. We would like to provide you with a wealth of information on how eggplant can benefit you if you use it to prompt weight loss.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is An Eggplant A Vegetable?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several debates about this glossy, purple teardrop-shaped food product. Some people believe it is a vegetable, while others argue otherwise. WebMD makes it clear that eggplant is an example of a nightshade vegetable, just like peppers or potatoes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/eggplant-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplant is also known as guinea squash, aubergine, melongene, brinjal, or garden egg (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/269143#Eggplant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span> ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/","name":"Eggplant For Weight Loss: How It Works And Some Recipes To Consider - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5691.png","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Are you considering consuming \u2605 EGGPLANT FOR WEIGHT LOSS? \u27a4 Take a look at our expert guide and some healthy recipe ideas to prompt weight loss using this vegetable.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5691.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5691.png","width":1152,"height":648},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eggplant-for-weight-loss\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Weight Loss","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Food For Weight Loss","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/food-weight-loss\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Eggplant For Weight Loss: How It Works And Some Recipes To Consider"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f34f31e15f42d03282ccb834ad7055dc","name":"R. 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