Fig Fig Hurray!

Go ahead to call me sua-ku; this is the first time I come across fresh fig. I used to see the dried ones but never the fresh one.

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.