![Low in calories, this summer vegetable is the ideal boost to lose weight – plus it’s tasty and easy to cook Low in calories, this summer vegetable is the ideal boost to lose weight – plus it’s tasty and easy to cook](https://img-3.journaldesfemmes.fr/Gu76OAUAholFAJKTyj5guRJi4-Q=/1500x/smart/6933d0a79afa4c64a776616db37d50e5/ccmcms-jdf/39973872.jpg)
A true must-have on our summer tables, this fruit-vegetable with multiple health benefits is ideal as part of a balanced diet. The little extra? It is tasty and can be enjoyed in a thousand different ways.
Who said that eating better was necessarily synonymous with deprivation? Rest assured, it is entirely possible to pay attention to what you consume without having to follow a drastic diet. The key is to integrate healthy and varied foods into your daily recipes. And this seasonal vegetable is perfect for preparing delicious meals while lowering your blood fat levels.
Very popular in summer for its low caloric content (around 35 calories per 100 grams), this vegetable also has impressive health benefits. Its glycemic index being only 20, it is a good alternative for people with diabetes or those who are embarking on a slimming diet. A true superfood, it is very rich in manganesea trace element that contributes to the functioning of the immune system and bone health, but also in pectin, an excellent fiber against cholesterol. This last property makes it a very good natural slimming agent, given that excess cholesterol leads to greater absorption of fats.
The name of this miracle food? Eggplant. A flagship product of Mediterranean cuisine and particularly appreciated in the form of caviar, this fruit-vegetable from Asia is cultivated from June to September, to our great delight. It has anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid, very effective antioxidants to fight free radicals. Note that the darker the eggplant, the richer it is in antioxidants. Its regular consumption helps, ultimately, to slow down cellular aging and prevents cardiovascular diseases as well as certain cancers. And beyond its anti-aging properties, eggplant is a very interesting option when you want to lose weight because it benefits from a diuretic action helping the body to eliminate excess fat. It also promotes good digestion by stimulating intestinal transit. Thus, in addition to eliminating excess pounds, eggplant can act on bloating and everyday stomach aches.
Eggplant water is also recommended for dietary rebalancing thanks to its fiber content and its action against cholesterol. To prepare it, simply let eggplant skins steep for a whole day in cold water and drink your drink the next day. You can add a little lemon juice to boost the effects. Finally, in ratatouille, simply steamed or made into a delicious caviar, there is no shortage of recipes online to please you this summer.