Figs: Health Benefits and Harms

Figs are useful in any form: fresh, dried, baked
Also, you can eat fig jam, bake meat with figs, cook salads, or, even make wine
In some countries, it is often baked with meat and nuts
Figs perfectly complement rich cheeses, prosciutto, and ham
Dried figs are eaten in the same way as raisins or other dried fruits
To make dried figs juicier and softer, you can be pre-soaked them in water or fruit juice
By mixing crushed figs in a blender with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, you will have a useful and tasty salad dressing

But to get the most pleasure from figs, it is important to choose the right fruit.

The fruit should not be too soft or too hard
It should be pressed, but not turn into “porridge”
Figs are stored in the fridge for no longer than three days, then it loses its taste and usefulness

Fresh figs, with their low caloric content, well satisfy hunger and give a feeling of satiety for a long time, so it is a good way to fight overweight
Figs are rich in fiber, vitamins, and trace elements
It contains vitamins B, A, C, K, E, and beta-carotene, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron
Its excellent support for strong immunity
Figs normalize the activity of the thyroid gland
Useful for the nervous and cardiovascular systems because it thins the blood
Lowers cholesterol
It is a light antipyretic
Figs are excellent in the fight against anemia

Even, the most useful foods should be used with caution.

Figs better eating no more than 4-5 pieces a day to avoid problems with the stomach and intestines
It is not recommending to eat figs for people with gastrointestinal disorders
It is also important to remember about moderation consumption for people, suffering from gastritis and diabetes

It is very important to remember that the amount of sugar in dried fruits increases many times. Namely – up to 70%.

Keep this in mind if you have diabetes or overweight. The optimal amount of dried figs for healthy people is 2-3 pieces per day.

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