Eggplant is a beautiful vegetable with plenty of antioxidants like vitamins A and C, but also polyphenols, which protect our cells from damage. So what is the best way of preparing eggplants to maximize their polyphenol content? To answer this question, a recent study investigated 4 different cooking methods of eggplants, namely baking, boiling, frying, […]
If I ask you to name only 1 vitamin, which is commonly present in all vegetables, you would most probably say “vitamin C”. And you would be right. Our body needs vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, to be able o.a. to absorb iron, boost your immunity and protect your memory and thinking abilities […]