10 good reasons to eat figs | So Busy Girls

The fig is the seasonal fruit that we gladly put in our sweet or savory dishes. Moist and sweet, it is also rich in antioxidants, minerals and fiber. Two to three figs (that is to say about 100g of fiber) provide 10% of the daily needs in calcium and 2.3g of fiber. It’s the perfect dessert or snack to fill up on nutrients, take care of your bones and have a good transit.

Here are 10 good reasons to eat figs and treat yourself to this juicy, low-calorie fruit:

1. decreases tiredness

Eating figs helps boost energy, improve memory and prevent anemia. It’s the perfect dessert or snack when you’re in a hurry at the office!

2. Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Pectin, a soluble fiber found in figs, helps lower blood cholesterol.

3. Prevents Cancer

Eating figs regularly helps reduce the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer.

4. Replenish Antioxidants

Fresh figs, and in particular the black and purple fig varieties, contain carotene, lutein, tannins and chlorogenic acid, antioxidants that are very useful in fighting the action of free radicals. Figs contain as many antioxidants as apples.

5. an excellent source of minerals

Eating figs can fill up with minerals such as calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc.

2 to 3 figs correspond to 100g of figs and contain

• 640mg potassium
• 162mg Calcium
• 2.03mg iron
• 232mg potassium

All these minerals contribute to the proper functioning of the body and the fig is an excellent source.

6. rich in calcium

Figs are rich in calcium and are therefore a very good alternative for people who are lactose intolerant or anyone who wishes to reduce their consumption of dairy products.

7. Prevents High Blood Pressure

Potassium as well as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids present in figs help prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

8. Lowers the Risk of Diabetes

Fig leaves have very effective healing properties and can help patients with diabetes.

9. promotes transit

Eating figs promotes good transit and is an effective natural treatment for chronic constipation.

10. Improves Skin Elasticity

The fig contains flavonoids and selenium which are antioxidants which improves the elasticity of the skin and helps to fight against the appearance of wrinkles.

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