HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDEN EGGS

I know some of us are lovers of garden eggs, so lets see some healthy reasons why we must inculcate the habit of eating it frequently.

Garden egg has a lot of health benefits which most people don’t know. Garden egg is a type of fruit that is healthy for consumption. Fruits like garden eggs are very good for our body, but most people are unaware of the benefit they can derive from it. Garden egg among other fruits is beneficial and nourishing to the body. We have the white and the green garden egg depending on your choice.

At times people associate garden egg to some cultures i.e. Igbo. However, the fruit shouldn’t be ascribed to any culture because anybody can eat it and at any time. Garden egg works magic on the eyes; they are good for sight, as it has positive effects on visual functions.

It is also excellent for weight reduction, if the plan is to lose weight with a time frame, this is the perfect recipe for achieving weight loss within a short period of time because it is very low in calorie content, and that is why experts are encouraging people who want to lose weight to eat more of the fresh fruit. Also nutritionists recommend it because it is high in fibre content, the fibre helps to maintain low levels of cholesterol in the body system.

Heart protection: The fibre content in the eggplant also helps to lower cholesterol levels in the human body, protecting the heart in the process.

Lowers blood sugar level: Garden eggs are great dietary option for diabetic patients because of its ability to reduce glucose absorption in the body and lower blood sugar levels. It also possesses low soluble carbohydrates which assist in this regard.

Garden egg is one food Nigerians love. It is either enjoyed fresh alone or it can be accompanied with groundnut or cooked into a sumptuous sauce, which is eaten with boiled yam or plantain.

What other benefits of garden eggs do you know of? Do share them in the comments section below.