We all see that big purple thing in supermarkets, and they are eggplants. And luckily for us, it has incredible health benefits and helps against a dry skin.
Eggplants contain a very wide range of nutrients such as vitamins C, K and B6, as well as folic acid, phosphorus, calcium, thiamine, niacin, and pantothenic acid. This vegetable is an excellent source of fiber.
By eating eggplant, you ensure to your body plenty minerals like copper, manganese, potassium and iron. Potassium is a vital intracellular electrolyte helps counteract the effects of sodium-hypertension.
All the mentioned above makes this a vegetable that has several rejuvenating properties. Its high content of an antioxidant that contributes to inhibiting the action of free radicals and thus, slow down physical deterioration. On the other hand, it has been proven that this food has a high content of polyphenols (a type of antioxidants) that reduce LDL cholesterol and regulates blood sugar, therefore helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death in the world.
As if this were not enough, it is very useful in preventing cancer and even Alzheimer’s plus on top of all it is splendid for the skin
Eggplants contain a lot of vitamins and minerals that are essential for us to have a beautiful look on our skin. They also contain nutrients and antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, which will prevent wrinkles.
To prepare a nutritious Eggplant Mask for Dry Skin you need only 1 large eggplant, remember to wash and peel it, noe and beat until you get your pulp. Apply the dough on the face. Leave on for eleven minutes and remove with fresh water. Masks made with eggplant pulp favor the external appearance of the skin, making it more luminous, white and velvety.
Eggplant is a tasty and versatile fruit, which if cooked properly can be wonderful, from a silky and creamy mash to crispy fried pieces. However, many of us have tried a dish with eggplant and it has been bitter, tasteless, greasy, all this thanks to that it was not cooked as it should.
Therefore, here is an easy dip to make with this vegetable: get 2 eggplants, some good Olive oil, some Garlic Powder, a little bit of Salt and pepper. Then just wrap the eggplants with foil and bake until they are soft to the touch. Now cut them in half and remove all the filling, put it in the blender or processor along with a dash of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. You can serve with toasted Arabian bread a treat!