Eggplant contains various vitamins, proteins, sugars, and minerals. It is especially rich in vitamin P (the highest concentration is found at the junction of the purple skin and the flesh, which is why purple varieties are considered superior). Vitamin P can enhance the adhesion between human cells, improve the fragility of capillaries, and prevent small vessel bleeding. The pairing of eggplant is important; it has perfect partners.
Furthermore, saponins in eggplant have the effect of lowering blood cholesterol. Working in synergy with vitamin P, they can improve the elasticity of capillaries, which is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
However, pairing eggplant with other ingredients in cooking requires careful consideration. A good combination can bring therapeutic benefits, while a bad one can be detrimental to your health!
Eggplant + Crab: Harms the digestive system
Consuming eggplant and crab together can cause diarrhea. Crab meat is considered cold-natured in food therapy, and eggplant is sweet, cold, and slippery. Both are classified as cold-natured foods. Eating them together can cause discomfort in the digestive system, and in severe cases, lead to diarrhea. People with a weak digestive system (spleen and stomach deficiency) should especially avoid this combination.
Eggplant's Perfect "Partners"
Eggplant + Bitter Melon
Pairing eggplant with bitter melon makes for an ideal dish for cardiovascular patients. Bitter melon can relieve fatigue, clear the mind and brighten the eyes, replenish qi and strengthen yang, and delay aging. Eggplant, on the other hand, has the effects of relieving pain and promoting blood circulation, clearing heat and reducing swelling, relieving pain and promoting urination, preventing blood vessel rupture, lowering blood pressure, and stopping coughing up blood. These two are well-suited to be eaten together.
Stuffed Four Treasures
Eggplant + Meat
Cooking and eating eggplant with meat can help replenish blood, stabilize blood pressure, and prevent purpura. Eggplant is rich in vitamin P, which has a good effect on preventing the rupture of capillaries, effectively preventing cardiovascular diseases and also helping in the prevention of purpura.