I welcome you all to my page once again as i take on my new discorvery on the health Benefit of Garden egg.
Well like they say a tree can not make a forest so also no matter i have discovered, there is still more to be discovered.
My comment section is open to what ever you know about this amazing egg plant.
Introduction
Garden egg is a very important crop in Nigeria most especially in Igbo land. Aside it health benefit it also has some traditional signigicance.
It is considered as an item of peace. When a visitor comes to visit you, it is one of the first thing you offer to show you accept the persons visit.
No trational occasion is complete without the presentation of garden egg, from wedding to burial and another other traditional functions.
This is also a type of the egg plant family and can be used as food in many african countries. It comes in two major colours Green and Cream White. As a member of the vegetable family os contains so basic enssential minerals.
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin E
- Foliate
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium Fiber
Health Benefit
It helps you loose those unwanted weight, because it contains a lot of fiber it makes your tummy full, thereby preventing you from eating other foods which might be high in cholesterol.
Lower your Cholesterol level with it fiber nutrient and in return protects your heart from attacks.
This is a great recommendation for diabetic people, it helps lower there sugar level with low soluble carbohydrates.
A little amount of Nicotinic alkaloids can be found in the creamy colour flesh type of garden egg and this protects the eyes from poor vision that is caused by glaucoma.
You can never over emphasize the health benefit of garden egg to pregnant women. From the formation of the baby to the development, all the essential minerals ( Vitamin B6 , Vitamin E ,Foliate ,Calcium ,Iron, Magnesium Fiber)are made for them.
Caution
As much as it is very rich in minerals, it is not advisable to eat it in large quantity. As it can cause you to have stomach upset.
It is not safe for yo to eat garden egg when your tummy is Upset or gastritis because it contains Cellulose and this can bowel disorder.
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Garden egg is a sure variety.
It can be used for garden egg sauce which is great delicacy.
The tradition of presenting food to guests is wonderful ♥️ Do you grow garden egg?