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Figs: Health Benefits
10.09.2023 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
The fruits are famous for their delicate fruity taste, moderate sweetness, and pleasant aroma. Figs have a juicy and soft core with crispy seeds.
Dried figs have a concentrated sweetness and chewy texture; the seeds are almost invisible.
What is the most useful in figs
Figs are rich in vitamins B6 and K, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron.
The fruit plays an important role in maintaining brain health, promotes strong bones and is indicated for anemia.
The composition of figs includes a large amount of vitamins and microelements, the effect of which increases if the dried plant is eaten.
A healthy norm for both fresh and dried figs is no more than 2-3 fruits per day.
Figs are high in antioxidants, have antibacterial and antifungal properties, and contain potassium, fiber, and other nutrients.
Fig tree leaves fight diabetes, treat skin cancer and reduce wrinkles.
Who Shouldn't Eat Figs
In particular, it is contraindicated for those who have metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes.
Since there are many small seeds in figs, it is not recommended for people with exacerbation of chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines.
How to eat figs
It is best to eat raw figs. It is enough to cut the fruit in half and scoop out the pulp with a teaspoon or eat it with the peel if it is not very tough.
However, if you want to try something new or surprise your loved ones, you should combine it with other products.
