Flour eggplant makes you lose weight more

See why the supplement away hunger and drought belly 

When a new feature appears in relation to weight loss,

who lives at odds with the scale logo animates. In the case of eggplant flour, it is the science that justifies the hype: a study at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro showed that consumption of spoonfuls really works in weight loss. Participated in the study 14 obese women aged between 45 and 55 years.

Seven members received only a reduced-calorie diet, lost weight three pounds on average and reduced three cm waist. The remaining group, who consumed diet and made ​​flour eggplant, lost six pounds and 12 inches in the waist, on average. "The two times more efficient results may be associated with high fiber content (about 40%) of eggplant flour," says nutritionist Mauara Scorsatto, one of the researchers of the study. The legume powder version has more fiber than juice or soup made ​​with vegetable, as they are diluted and do not have the same efficacy.

The fight against obesity, however, is only one of the benefits of this dietary supplement, there are many others and your health will certainly enjoy all of them will know. In time, the homemade recipes eggplant flour are not as efficient as the industrialized applied to study at the University of Rio de Janeiro. Houses of natural foods offer several different product brands.

emaciation 

The flour can aid in weight loss process to provide large amount of fiber. "These nutrients, in contact with water, gain volume and fill the stomach, giving a feeling of satiety. The decrease in the belly is not well explained, but there are already studies relating fiber intake to reduce waist circumference" according to nutritionist Aline Castro Pimentel, also involved with the research. "We need, however, more studies to assert that the results are a direct effect of eggplant flour," says expert

Improves intestinal transit 

According Aline, the insoluble fibers present in the eggplant flour, absorb water in the gut and increase the volume and weight of stools. "There is increased pressure in the bowel wall, which happens to work better and empty itself in shorter intervals."

The nutritionist Priscila Cardoso Meirelles, an expert in functional clinical nutrition, only makes a warning: if the flour is consumed in excess, you may feel abdominal discomfort such as diarrhea, bloating and flatulence. The ideal is to limit the dose to four tablespoons per day: two for breakfast and two with dinner.

satiety 

Again, the fibers deserve applause: they comprise approximately 40% of the eggplant and, on contact with water, form a kind of gel that fills the stomach and away the hunger.

Cholesterol control 

For Flavia Morais, nutritionist at Green Network World, declining levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) occurs due to the elimination of bile acids from the feces. By favoring the intestinal transit, eggplant flour increases the removal of bile acids, which are composed of cholesterol molecules. The body uses cholesterol to produce more acid and, thus, the levels will be reduced.

Help renal function 

The flour has diuretic action due to vitamins and minerals, eggplant own, favoring the proper functioning of the kidneys. Therefore, supplementation facilitates the removal of circulating toxins and combating the body fluid retention. The benefit, however, depends on the regular consumption of water - the flour contains many fibers and water is needed to form the bolus to be eliminated.

Retards aging 

The peel the eggplant, maintained in the processing of flour, is rich in vitamins A and C - two famous by antioxidant nutrients. "This means that they protect the body against the action of free radicals, substances naturally produced by your body and degenerative action," say the experts.

Prevents cardiovascular diseases 

The nutritionist Maria Cláudia Gomes dos Santos, São Luiz Hospital, recalls: eggplant is great source of flavonoids, substances that fight the buildup of fats in arteries and protect the cardiovascular system. Result: less risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, and problems such as a stroke or atherosclerosis.