Amazing Benefits of Figs
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A great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, dried and fresh figs have a long and illustrious history. Known for being a healthy and versatile ingredient they can add a burst of sweetness to all kinds of dishes...
ntroduction to figs
Figs are the fruit of the ficus tree, which is part of the mulberry family (Moraceae). Figs have a unique, sweet taste, soft and chewy texture and are littered with slightly crunchy, edible seeds. Fresh figs are delicate and perishable, so are often dried to preserve. This produces a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed all year round. There are multiple different varieties of fig, all of which vary widely in colour and texture. Their unique feature is a little bud-like opening called an ostiole at the top that helps the fruit develop. Their natural sweetness meant that, before the days of refined sugars, they were often used as a sweetener.
One of the world’s oldest trees, the fig tree can be traced back to the earliest historical documents and features prominently in the Bible. Figs are native to the Middle East and Mediterranean and were held in such high regard by the Greeks that laws were once created to prevent their export.
Health Benefits Of Figs:
Sexual Vitality:
Fig is an orthodox remedy to increase sexual weakness. Soak 4-5 figs in milk overnight and eat in the morning to overcome weakness.
Kidney Stones:
Boil 6 figs in a cup of water. Consume this daily up to a month to remove kidney stones.
Diabetes:
Since figs are high in potassium, they help reduce insulin. Daily, consume fig seeds with one teaspoon of honey to control diabetes. Try doing this for a week to see good results.
Weight Loss:
Figs include good amount of dietary fibers, which are helpful for reducing body weight.
Healthy Bones:
Figs have good amount of calcium in it. This helps to strengthen bones.
Reduce cholesterol
The soluble fiber found in figs called Pectin helps in reducing blood cholesterol.
Prevent high blood pressure and heart attack
The content of Potassium, Omega 3 and Omega 6 on fig fruit helps to maintain blood pressure and coronary heart attacks.
Figs nutrition facts
Water : 79.11 g
Energy : 74 Kcal
Energy : 74 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 19.18 g
Protein : 0.75 g
Total Fat : 0.30 g
Cholesterol : 0 mg
Dietary Fiber : 2.9 g
Total Sugars : 16.26 g
Total Sugars : 16.26 g
Vitamins
- Folates : 6 µg
- Niacin : 0.400 mg
- Riboflavin : 0.050 mg
- Thiamin : 0.060
- Vitamin A : 142 IU
- Vitamin B6 : 0.113 µg
- Vitamin C : 2 mg
- Vitamin E : 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K : 4.7 µg
Minerals
- Calcium : 35 mg
- Iron : 0.37 mg
- Magnesium : 17 mg
- Phosphorus : 14 mg
- Sodium : 1 mg
- Zinc : 0.15 mg
- Potassium : 232 mg
Lipids
Saturated fatty acids : 0.060 g
Monounsaturated fatty acids : 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids : 0.144 g
Saturated fatty acids : 0.060 g
Monounsaturated fatty acids : 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids : 0.144 g
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