African Eggplant "Agbissan": Good Blood Sugar Regulator

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Extract from the article: The African or wild eggplant, called "Agbissan" in Ewe, is a vegetable that offers many benefits to the body. It contains nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. According to Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality, and...

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The African or wild eggplant, called "Agbissan" in Ewe, is a vegetable that offers many benefits to the body. It contains nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. According to Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality, and Dietotherapist, the African eggplant is a beneficial vegetable for diabetics.

Being rich in water (about 90% of its composition), the eggplant, Solanum aethiopicum, is a low-calorie food, making it an excellent alternative for those following a restrictive diet. It aids in diabetes control due to its high fiber content and low carbohydrate content. Paying attention to blood sugar levels, consuming African eggplant can reduce glucose absorption in the body. Therefore, it is an interesting vegetable for diabetic individuals.

"It's a vegetable that protects pancreatic cells and improves their lipid and glycemic profile, meaning it prevents the pancreas from being overloaded with bad fats and strengthens its antidiabetic activity," emphasizes Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality, and Dietotherapist.

Known for its ability to absorb fats through its antioxidants, it helps combat, among other things, skin laxity. African eggplant is rich in fiber, providing a satiating effect by creating a sense of fullness, with limited additional energy intake. It can thus contribute to weight regulation. For those looking to shed a few pounds, it's the vegetable to keep close at hand.

Additionally, it also contributes to good digestion. Sometimes we consume foods that are not easily digestible for the body. By consuming African eggplant, it facilitates the digestion of food and ensures the regular passage of food through our bodies by aiding transit. Composed of natural antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, selenium, and carotenoids, the skin of the African eggplant may help fight against the development of various cancers and certain cardiovascular diseases.

William O.