Eggplants have a variety of health benefits. For starters, they are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, folic acid, potassium(1). In my Eat The Rainbow Salad post, I explained the health benefits of different colored fruits and vegetables. Purple fruits contain compounds linked to reducing osteoporosis, stronger bones, and even increased bone density. Additionally, the iron and calcium found in eggplants are crucial in improving and preserving overall bone health.
Most fruits and vegetables are naturally good sources of fiber, and eggplant is no different. One eggplant serving has 2.5G of fiber, which is at least 5% of a person’s daily requirement(2). 5% might not seem like a lot, but did you know 95% of Americans don’t meet the minimum requirements for daily fiber intake (3). Even worse than that, on average, Americans don’t meet 50% of the minimum daily requirement (4). Fiber is crucial in overall health. It is linked to decreased obesity, decreased rates of diabetes, improved heart health, and improved digestive health. Fiber keeps you full, can help regulate your blood sugar and insulin levels. All of these things can do wonders for your overall health and overall mood. So try and add fruits and vegetables to your diet, even if it’s a Keto Eggplant French Toast for breakfast.
This is brilliant! I never thought to create a sweet dish with eggplant. French toast is one of my favorite breakfast treats so will definitely have to try this one 🙂
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Thanks Nathalia. Appreciate you stopping by! Right? It’s so simple. If cauliflower can become anything, why can’t eggplant?! lol