hilary wright Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Thoughts on this food? I feel that is must be eaten cooked, as uncooked is nearly impossible to digest. It is a "nightshade vegetable", or so I have read. Thoughts on "nightshade vegetables"?Happy New Year to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 i like to eat it raw while i chop and cook it. not sure on digestion, but i prefer it somewhat cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilary wright Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Perhaps digestion is my personal issue. Can't seem to digest it raw, gives me cramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slodki Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 naw, this is one you are going to want to cook.as for avoiding nightshades, it isn't something i do.i know people do it for various reason, but there isn't any scientific evidence that can convince me of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 The only thing that stands out about eggplant in nutrition value is "sodium". There is no beneficial nutrients. There is a reason why it tastes awful...its because we were never meant to eat that sponge tasting crap You're right that it's basically void of nutrition but there's almost no sodium unless you add salt. http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2444/2 Sodium 1.0 mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 i eat aggplant mostly as baba ganoushhttp://allrecipes.com//Recipe/baba-ghanoush-2/Detail.aspxAnd its one of the best things to eat, besides hummus:)But you can not eat eggplant raw. Let the taste be your guide. If it feels horrible to eat raw, then it will be horrible on your stomach as well. As for nightshades: I avoided them 5 years when I was macrobiotic, and then started to eat them, some even in extra large quantities (potatoes, tomatoes). I have not noticed any change in my overall health or some issues connected to eating nightshades. I think the whole story is bull shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I thought they were pretty high in magnesium, but that's basically it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thoughts on this food? I feel that is must be eaten cooked, as uncooked is nearly impossible to digest. It is a "nightshade vegetable", or so I have read. Thoughts on "nightshade vegetables"?Happy New Year to all! Hi Hilary;Nice to see you around. There is nothing wrong with "nightshade" vegetables, anyone who tells you differently is repeating nutrition folklore. Eggplant, at least for me, is all about the recipe. If it is a great recipe I can eat it, if not ......ick. There are many kinds of eggplant. Go to an Asian market like the Korean Korner at Veirs Mill and Randolph. The smaller Chinese egg plants taste better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilary wright Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks all. Whenever I would read "deadly nightshade" references, I would always just scratch my head . . . love tomatoes and eggplant. Thanks, Before, for the greeting and input. Do love those small eggplants . . . very little bitterness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thoughts on "nightshade vegetables"? nutrition folklore. FTW! I concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hey L&G nice to see you posting again. This thread is turning into a VBBF reunion. How is your other half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 It truly is She is right here. Hopefully she will get to posting soon too! Nice to see you also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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