Research & EducationEggplant – Antioxidants & Anthocyanins
Eggplant skin contains anthocyanins like nasunin that scavenge free radicals and protect cells, while the fruit stays low in calories and high in fiber.
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Articles written for CASI by Kendra Whitmire, MS, CNS.
Research & EducationEggplant skin contains anthocyanins like nasunin that scavenge free radicals and protect cells, while the fruit stays low in calories and high in fiber.
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