Garlic & Herb Grilled Eggplant (Paleo - Whole30) | Every Last Bite (2024)

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Is grilled eggplant healthy? ›

Eggplant is a high-fiber, low-calorie food that is rich in nutrients and comes with many potential health benefits. From reducing the risk of heart disease to helping with blood sugar control and weight loss, eggplants are a simple and delicious addition to any healthy diet.

“A ripe eggplant contains the most solanine: 75 micrograms per gram of fruit,” he added. “In order to injure herself, a 150-lb person would need to eat about 40 million micrograms of solanine, which is 500,000 grams of eggplant, or 1000 eggplants in a single sitting.”

Steaming is, in general, the way to retain the most nutrients in a vegetable. But it's boring, and by the very act of eating a vegetable, you're eating healthy (so long a it's not a French Fry or Awesome Blossom). Grilling is a nice way to eat an eggplant. As is sauteeing in a ratatouille.

Both offer a range of healthy minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. The chickpeas in hummus have protein, insoluble fiber, and Vitamin B6. The eggplant is more nutritionally dense in vitamins B, E, and riboflavin because it cooks down much smaller than it starts.

Eggplants come with antioxidants and other possible benefits related to heart and brain health. They are also a low-carb option with fiber. There are risks of eating eggplants, like potential allergic reactions, kidney stone formation, and increased inflammation.

Chlorogenic acid, also found in eggplant, is an antioxidant that not only helps prevent cancer but is also antibacterial and antiviral. Chlorogenic acid may also help to lower LDL cholesterol levels ('bad cholesterol). High levels of LDL cholesterol are a risk factor for heart disease.

Signs That Eggplant Is Bad

Lusterless and shriveling exteriorA ripe, safe-to-eat eggplant looks really shiny and has tight, smooth skin. If your eggplant has lost its luster and/or looks wrinkly, it's past its prime and no longer good to cook with. Keep an eye out for brown spots around your eggplant, too.

If you notice itching, swelling, rashes, or nausea immediately after eating eggplant, you may be allergic. If you experience any symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as shortness of breath, wheezing, or swelling of the throat, seek medical care right away.

Foods containing oxalates, such as eggplant, may not be suitable for people prone to kidney stones. Anyone with this condition should limit their intake of oxalate-containing foods. Find out more about the causes and treatment of kidney stones.

Salt and rest: Slice the eggplant into your desired shape and sprinkle salt over the slices or cubes. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to an hour. The salt will draw out some of the bitter compounds. Rinse the eggplant thoroughly with water and pat dry before cooking.

What is the healthiest way to eat eggplant for weight loss? ›

The healthiest cooking methods for eggplant include baking, grilling, or roasting. These methods require minimal added fats and help retain the vegetable's nutrients.

Fiber in eggplant and other plants can help people control weight, prevent overweight and obesity. A person following a high-fiber diet will eat less of other foods because fiber makes people feel fuller for longer. Eggplants are high in fiber and low in calories - they can contribute to a healthy, low-calorie diet.

Fiber in eggplant and other plants can help people control weight, prevent overweight and obesity. A person following a high-fiber diet will eat less of other foods because fiber makes people feel fuller for longer. Eggplants are high in fiber and low in calories - they can contribute to a healthy, low-calorie diet.

1 Serving of grilled eggplant (Slices, Prepared - Carrefour) contains 85 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 44% carbs, 48% fat, and 7% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 85 Calories per 100g.

For instance, an entire 1 pound eggplant has only 137 calories, 0.986 grams of fat and 32.2 grams of carbohydrate (less than two slices of bread), 16.4 grams of fiber, and 5.37 grams of protein.

Wondering whether you can eat eggplant raw? It's OK in small quantities, but it's better if eggplant is cooked.