Figs whole dried (250g)

Benefits of Figs:

Improves digestion: Figs are rich in dietary fiber. 3 pieces of dried figs contain 5 grams of fiber, which accounts for about 20% of our daily requirement. It’s a natural laxative for preventing constipation and other digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).

Helps in weight loss: Figs are low in calories. One piece of dried fig gives you just 47 calories. You obtain only 0.2 grams of total fat per dried fig. So, dried figs are an ideal snack for people who want to lose weight.

Prevents hypertension: When you eat more salt, the level of sodium increases. This disturbs the sodium-potassium balance and contributes to high blood pressure. Dried figs are an ideal fruit to restore this balance. One dried fig gives you 129mg of potassium and just 2mg of sodium. This helps prevent hypertension.

Rich in antioxidants: Dried figs are rich in antioxidants. A study [1] by Vinson JA and colleagues suggested that processed, dried figs are superior to natural figs when it comes to antioxidants. The study also mentions that dried figs have superior quality of antioxidants, called phenols, compared to other fruits that attribute their antioxidant property to vitamin C and E.

Prevents heart disease: The high levels of antioxidants in dried figs help to eliminate free radicals that can damage blood vessels and result in heart disease. As mentioned earlier, they prevent hypertension, a huge risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Some studies [2] suggest that dried figs help reduce levels of triglycerides, which contribute greatly to heart disease.

Prevents cancer: Antioxidant-rich dried figs also help in preventing cellular DNA damage due to free radicals that can make a cell cancerous.

Strengthens your bones: One dried fig gives you 3% calcium of your daily calcium requirement. Along with other calcium-rich foods, they can help to improve bone density and strength.

Good for diabetes: The high fiber content in figs makes them good for people with diabetes.

Cures iron-deficiency (anemia): Dried figs are a rich source of iron. One dried fig can give you 2% of your daily iron requirement. Iron is an important mineral that carries hemoglobin throughout your body. So eating figs is a natural way to raise your hemoglobin levels indirectly by increasing the levels of iron in your body.

Improves reproductive health: According to ancient literature, the Greeks used fig as a natural aphrodisiac. Figs were considered sacred fruit and were closely associated with fertility and love. Scientifically, figs improve fertility and libido because they are loaded with minerals like zinc, manganese, and magnesium, which play an important role in boosting reproductive health.