10) Eggplant
100 gm of eggplant have:
25 calories, 1gm protein, 2 gm fat, and 6 gm carbohydrates.
Eggplants are seldom used in western cuisine, but are used in abundance in Mediterranean cuisine as they are great portals of flavor with a very little amount of calories to consume, which is perfect if your main goal is to lose weight. All nightshade vegetables are packed with antioxidants that help rejuvenate your cells and reduce the oxygen radicals damage and anti-inflammatory activity from the polyphenol content. They have lots of fibers to make your gut healthier. they can be prepared in many ways from being stuffed with meats or rice, can be grilled with olive oil, or added to salads, or even pickled with chilies and garlic and stored in olive oil to be a salty side dish along with every meal.
