Showing posts with label nasunin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nasunin. Show all posts

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Part 10 of 10 Super Vegetables



Part 10 Eggplant

Eggplant receives its deep, rich color from a flavonoid called nasunin, a potent antioxidant that protects cell membranes from damage. It's also believed that eggplants may be beneficial to the central nervous system. Eggplants are available year-round, but their peak season -when their flavor is highest- is August through October.