Figs - A Healthy Food

Figs

In Hindi it is called Anjeer, while its scientific name is Ficus carica. It is scientifically believed to be a member of the mulberry family. It's fruit is light yellow in color, while it may be dark golden or purple after ripening.

The fig tree has smooth white color and  grows  mainly in dry and sunny places with very deep roots. It can also flourish easily in the hilly region. Its tree height can be up to 9-10 meters. It is believed that a fig tree is around 100 years old. They are found in abundance in the Himalayas and Shivalik areas. People living in Iran, India and Middle-East countries consume it in large quantities.

1. Protein 5.5%

2. Cellulose 7.3%

3. Carbohydrate 63%

4. Lube 1%

5. Mineral Salt 3%

6. Water 20.8%

7. Acid 1.2%

8 Fat 0.5%

9. Cholesterol 0%

Apart from this, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, Magnus, fiber, phosphorus, iron, chlorine, sodium, potassium and gum are also found in it. Figs are considered very good for health, figs contain more than 28% fiber which controls high glucose and high cholesterol levels, this also controls weight. The darker the fig color, the more beneficial it is.

Types of Figs

There are mainly five types of figs. Different variety has its own taste and sweetness. The different types of figs are as follows:

Black Mission: Its has black or light purple color from outside and pink from inside. This fig is not only sweet to eat, but it also contains juice. It can be used to enhance the taste of cake or food.

Kadota: This fig is green and has a purple pulp. It is the least sweet of all varieties of figs. It can be eaten raw, but it can also be eaten by heating it and adding a little salt over it.

Calimyrna: It is greenish-yellow from outside. Its size is larger than other varieties and its taste is also different.

Brown Turkey: The outer color of this fig is purple and the pulp is red. It tastes lighter and less sweet. It is used to enhance the taste of salad.

Adriatic: Its outer layer is light green and pink inside. Due to its light color, it is also called white fig. It is the sweetest and can be eaten as a fruit.

Benefits and uses of eating figs

Strengthens the digestive system - It is good for the stomach due to the fiber in figs. 3 fig pieces have 5 gm fiber. Which is 20% of our daily needs. Fig relieves all the problems related to digestion.

Lose weight - Due to high fiber, dried figs have very low calories. Eating 1 fig gives you 47 calories which is 0.2 gm fat. So dried figs are very good for those who want to reduce their weight. It is also good in taste which you can easily eat with fun.

Hypertension control - Taking more salt increases the amount of sodium in the body, causing the amount of sodium-potassium in the body to deteriorate and result in hypertension. Fig removes all these problems, corrects the amount of everything in the body. 1 dry fig gives 129gm potassium and only 2gm sodium, which reduces the problem of hypertension.

Protects the heart - Dried figs have high antioxidant levels, which removes toxic substances in the blood, which threatens the heart. Figs completely protect the heart.

Strengthen bones - Figs fulfill 3% of the calcium requirement of the body daily. Figs strengthen bones in the body.

Good for diabetes - Diabetes means figs are a good source of fiber for people with diabetes. It also has a mild sweetness which reduces your extreme desire to eat sweet. Consult your doctor about how much fig to be consumed.

Remove anemia - Due to calcium and iron in figs, drinking it after mixing it in milk cures anemia.

Reduce throat pain - In the pain caused by a sore throat and cold, you should stop taking medicine from today, for this you should eat dried figs or eat it with milk. This will give a lot of relief to the pain of the throat.

Asthma - Asthma patients should consume figs and its leaves. It contains potassium which gives benefit, if you take insulin then it will keep you from it.

Remove infection - The infection of cold can be cured with the help of figs. Boil 3-4 pieces of figs in water and from now on sip and drink in the morning. You will get relief soon due to cold.

You get strength - Those who go to gym or exercise more are instructed to eat nuts. Nuts are specially said to eat figs, it gives all the nutrients to the body.

Take away the problem of piles - In the morning, eat figs on an empty stomach with lukewarm water, you will get rid of this disease.

Remove waist and chill - Eating fig provides relief from pain in the body. Applying a fig skin lap to sir relieves headaches.

Many sweets and ice cream are also made from figs, it is quite famous dry fruits in Indians. But like other nuts, figs are also very expensive, which is not able to be taken by humans. Today I have told these benefits for those who can take it. You can get many health benefits by including it in your diet.

How to Use Figs

• It is important to wash the figs thoroughly before eating. Then you can either eat it just like that or peel it off.
• Dry figs are hot, so wash it and soak it in water overnight and consume it on an empty stomach the next morning. You can drink the water in which it was soaked.
• Dry figs are easy to take with you anywhere. So, if you are going on a trip, you can take the figs with you. One does not feel hungry due to its consumption and the other one remains energy.
• You can also eat it by adding it to sandwiches or salads. This will not only increase the taste of sandwiches and salads, but will also give you the necessary nutrients.
• You can also eat fresh fig fruit by garnishing it on top of cake or ice cream.
• You can also eat figs by mixing them in your food. Mixing it will not spoil the taste of the food at all, but will increase it.
• Dry figs contain more sugar than fresh ones. Therefore, if you make a sweet dish at home, you can use it instead of sugar. This will not only increase the taste of the sweet dish, but it will also provide the necessary nutrients by eating it.
• Figs are used in baking. Figs can be used while making cakes, puddings and jams etc.
• Dry figs can also be used when making muesli bars and porridge.
• You can also add dry figs to the soup. Also, it can also be used to enhance the taste while making meats. Fig paste can be used instead of sugar at various places.

 Side Effects of Figs

It is well known that figs are hot. Therefore, eating figs in excess of the prescribed quantity can also cause harm, which is as follows:

1. Eating two to three dry figs daily is sufficient. It should be soaked in water overnight and eaten the next morning. If the fig is eaten without soaking or more than is necessary, the body may get heat and blood may come from the nose.
2. Figs are high in fiber, so eating too much can cause diarrhea.
3. Eating more figs can cause pain in the intestines and stomach.
4. Figs work as a kind of natural sugar. If eaten too much, the teeth can rot. Diabetes patients should also ask the doctor once before eating it.
5. Some people may also be allergic to eating figs, so ask your doctor once before eating it.
6. Eating more figs can increase weight loss.

Fig is a precious gift of nature, which will be beneficial only if it is consumed in moderation regularly. Of course, you must have read or heard about figs many times before, but we hope that the information given in this article along with the facts will definitely work for you. If you use figs in the ways described here, you may benefit. Figs have both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before consuming figs, please ask your doctor once and also know how you should consume it. Do not forget to share your experiences with us in the comment box below.