Dried Fig Fruit And Health Benefits

Fresh fig fruits have short shelf life so they are sold mostly dried. The dried fig fruit is very sweet. It can eaten on its own as a snack or it can be used in soup to sweeten the soup.

Figs are very good in preventing constipation. Figs promote bowel function as every three grams of this fruit is loaded with five grams of fiber. It also prevents stomach ache and indigestion.

 For people who suffer from weight related issues figs can be their answer. The fiber in the figs helps in reducing weight when taken regularly.

A type of fiber that is found in fig is pectin. Pectin is very good in absorbing cholesterol from the digestive system and carrying them out of the body. So, a regular diet of figs can help you cut down on your cholesterol.

Figs are also rich in phenol, omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. These compounds are natural heart boosters and so figs can contribute towards reducing the risk of coronary heart diseases.

It is also believed that the fiber in figs absorb cancer causing substances, thus reducing the risk of various types of cancer. Figs are especially good in preventing colon and post-menopausal breast cancer.

People suffering from diabetes should adopt a diet of high fiber. For this, figs are especially good. This fruit is rich in potassium which helps in controlling the blood sugar. Fig leaves are also known to have diabetic properties. The leaves effectively reduce the amount of insulin that is required by diabetic patients through injections.

Figs are high in potassium and low in sodium and this helps avoid hypertension.

Figs also have a high concentration of calcium and so it strengthens the bones. However, a high calcium diet can lead to urinary calcium loss and this is avoided by the potassium content of the figs.

Age results in macular degeneration which leads to vision loss. A diet of figs prevents this.

Sore throats can be effectively healed with figs as it also has high mucilage content.

Figs are also known to boost the health of the liver.

Figs are also high in alkaline and so they keep the body balanced because of the acidic diet by regulating the pH of the body.

Figs can also heal various respiratory diseases like asthma and whooping cough. They are also good for earache, boils, venereal diseases and boils.