When I saw them at SunnyChoice, an organic food store at RailMall, I knew I must buy. It is not cheap but I like my tastebud to experience something different.
Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Figs : (extracted from IloveIndia.com)
- The rich potassium content of figs helps to maintain the blood pressure of the body.
- Figs are rich in dietary fiber, which makes them very effective for weight management program.
- Eating fig leaves helps diabetic patients reduce the amount of insulin intake.
- Consuming figs helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Calcium and potassium present in figs prevent bone thinning and help to promote bone density.
- Tryptophan, present in figs, induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleeping disorders like insomnia.
- Eating figs relieves fatigue and boosts memory power.
- Drinking fig juice helps to soothe irritated bronchial passages.
- Consumption of figs with milk cures illness like anemia.
- Due to their laxative effect, figs are helpful for treating chronic constipation.
- Daily consumption of soaked figs (2-3) is an effective remedy for curing hemorrhoids or piles.
- The soluble fiber, called pectin, in figs helps in reducing blood cholesterol.
- When applied on skin, baked figs can cure inflammations like abscesses and boils.
- Due to their high water content, mashed figs act as a very good skin cleanser and help in preventing and curing acnes and pimples.
- Figs are rich in calcium and are excellent calcium alternatives for people who are allergic to dairy products.
- Consuming figs also helps in aiding digestion and taming various stomach and bowel-related problems.
- The juice obtained from green figs is effective for softening and treating corns.
- Figs promote the overall well-being of an individual and are excellent aphrodisiacs.
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