Food for Health: Fig

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Fig is a seasonal fruit, however dried figs are always available. It contains 55% sugar, which is one of the highest percentage of sugar content in any fruit. Figs are highly nutritious and one piece of fig contains 37 to 50 calories.They provide about 2 gms of fiber, very high ratio as compare to other common fruits and vegetables. Figs are rich in calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium and pectin and has 0 fats. The presence of vitamine B6 helps lowers cholesterol, prevents water retention and produces mood-boosting serotonin. They also contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.

Health Benefits of Figs

The health benefits of figs include treatment of sexual weakness, constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma. It also helps in gaining weight after illness. Figs are prescribed for reduce blood cholesterol, relieve chronic constipation, aid digestion, promote tanning, strengthen lungs and chest, gives energy, treat mental and heart diseases and skin pigmentation diseases, used as coffee substitute, help in quitting smoking, cure hemorrhoids and promote brain efficiencies. They are anti-cancer and excellent for the liver. Fiber content in figs give protection against breast cancer. Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties, they reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Figs are high in potassium but low in sodium. So, it helps to avoid hypertension. The high mucilage content in figs, helps to heal and protect sore throats.

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Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice Tray, Mission Figs, 8-Ounce (Pack of 24)

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Roland Kadota Figs In Light Syrup, 15-Ounce Can (Pack of 6)

Calmyrna Figs, 8 oz.

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WEN Fig Cleansing Conditioner - 16oz and 6oz Travel Size

Bath & Body Works Pleasures Brown Sugar & Fig Shower Gel 10 oz

Marin Whole Wheat Bars, Honey Fig, 12-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)

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