Fig is one of the fruit that is high in nutrients. It has sugar in large quantity and also contain many salts, the most important of which are calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C .
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It has many health benefits
1 . Coumarin content of the figs may reduce the risk of Prostate cancer, Breast cancer and Colon cancer.
2.The soluble fibre found in figs help in reducing blood cholesterol.
3.The content of potassium, omega 3 and omega 6 in fig fruit helps to maintain blood pressure and coronary heart disease.
4.Fig leaves have healing properties. Decoction of fig leaves can help patients with diabetes reduces amount of insulin intake.
5.Consume figs can reduce fatigue, improve brain memory and prevent anemia.
6 . Because of laxative effect, consume the fruit is very helpful for treating chronic constipation.
7 . When applied to skin, baked figs can cure inflammation like abscesses and ulcers.
8.Due to it's high water content, mashed figs acts as an excellent skin cleanser and helps in preventing and curing acne.
9.As figs are rich in calcium so it's an excellent alternative for the therapeutic treatment of people who are allergic to dairy products
10.Figs are rich in dietary fibre which makes them very effective for weight loss programme.
11.Content of calcium and potassium in figs prevent bone thinning (osteoporosis) and helps to increase bone density.
12.Content of tryptophan in figs , induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleep disorders like insomnia.
13.The soothing nature of figs and their natural juices can relieve pain and stress on vocal chords.
14.Soak 2-3 figs in milk over night and eat them in morning to enhance your sexual abilities.
15.Vision loss in older people is normally due to macular degeneration. Fruit and figs are particularly good at helping you to avoid this very common symptom of aging.
PRECAUTION
It is possible to have too much of a good thing, and eating too many figs can cause diarrhea. Further more dried figs are high in sugar and can potentially cause tooth decay.
Finally , it is best not to consume too many figs in the week or two leading up to a surgery, because it can occasionally cause bleeding in the digestive tract in sensitive individuals.
It is possible to have too much of a good thing, and eating too many figs can cause diarrhea. Further more dried figs are high in sugar and can potentially cause tooth decay.
Finally , it is best not to consume too many figs in the week or two leading up to a surgery, because it can occasionally cause bleeding in the digestive tract in sensitive individuals.
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