2024-02-03 17:10:20
07:08 PM Saturday 03 February 2024
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
The accumulation of harmful cholesterol in the blood increases the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases, which necessitates the necessity of consuming foods and drinks that contribute to getting rid of the accumulated cholesterol, while taking medications under the supervision of a specialist doctor.
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Eggplant is considered a common vegetable that is used in the preparation of many popular dishes, and is known for its important role in reducing harmful cholesterol levels in the body, according to the “mdlinx” website.
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A popular food that eliminates cholesterol
Eggplant is considered a low-calorie food, which is also characterized by containing soluble fiber, which can contribute to reducing total cholesterol by 3-7%.
Studies have proven that eggplant cooked with the peel helps reduce harmful cholesterol when eaten for 12 weeks, which was observed in the people participating in the study, as it was found that the peel contains important compounds that hinder the absorption of fats and the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood.
It should be noted that frying eggplant in oil or adding butter and ghee to it has completely opposite results, as in this case it contains more saturated fats that raise cholesterol levels in the blood.
It is recommended to wash the eggplant without peeling it, then cut it into rings, and cook it in the oven with the possibility of adding a splash of olive oil, which is considered one of the healthy fats rich in benefits, along with tomato rings, oven-roasted peppers, onions, and spices.
It is also possible to stuff raw eggplant with minced meat, various vegetables, and rice, and cook it in a healthy way to benefit from it in lowering cholesterol.
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