Figs and its Amazing Health Benefits.

Figs and its Health Benefits.

Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, known as the common fig (or just the fig). It is the source of the fruit also called the fig, and as such is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially. Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times, and is now widely grown throughout the world, both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. The species has become naturalized in scattered locations in Asia and North America.

Nutritional Value

Raw figs are a good source (14% of the Daily Value, DV) of dietary fiber per 100 gram serving (74 calories), but otherwise do not supply essential nutrients in significant content (table).

In a 100 gram serving providing 229 calories, dried figs are a rich source (more than 20% DV) of dietary fiber and the essential mineral, manganese (26% DV), while several other dietary minerals are in moderate-to-low content.

Vitamin A is found in good quantity in fig, as well as elements such as copper, sulfur and chlorine are also in sufficient quantity. This is very beneficial for health. Know the other benefits of eating it.

For Healthy Heart

In figs, high amount of omega 6 essential fatty acids are present. It reduces the risk of heart diseases. Figs contain good amounts of antioxidant properties, which remove the body from free radicals and keep blood cells healthy, which keeps the heart healthy.

Weight Loss

Fibers are high in calories as well as low in calories. According to the research, there is usually 47 calories in a piece of figs and the fat is 0.2 grams. Therefore, it can prove to be a great snack for weight loss. It Glycemic Index value is 16 also.

Improves Digestion

There are about 5 grams of fiber in three pieces of fig. It is able to meet the needs of 20 percent of our body's fiber throughout the day. By eating it regularly, digestion is good and removes all kinds of diseases related to stomach

Being a Blood Pressure Controller

If patients suffering from hypertension have high levels of sodium then the balance of potassium and sodium present in the body starts to flutter. Fig maintains this balance. A dry fig contains 129 mg potassium and 2 mg sodium. So it maintains electrolytes balance.

Bones Becomes Strong

Generally, a fig contains calcium up to 3 percent. By eating it on a regular basis, calcium is needed in the body, which makes the bones strong. There are also good amounts of antioxidants in it. It is also helpful in increasing disease resistance.

Written by Chandan Shrivastav on dated 22 Feb 2018

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