Fig and It’s Benefits

Do you want to add more palatable and healthy fruits in your diet? Figs will definitely meet your demand in this regard. They are tasty and full of antioxidants. It is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ficus, from the family Moraceae, known as the fig, anjeer (Hindi), and dumur (Bengali). Fig is an important crop where it is grown commercially. Figs have been cultivated since ancient times and grown across the Mediterranean. Even the ancient Romans believed that figs were sacred. They are mentioned in the Bible and Roman mythology. The ancient Greeks prioritized the fruit so much that is was made illegal to export them. In the 16th century, Spanish missionaries introduced figs to America. Although fig trees grow in dry and sunny area, with deep and fresh soil; many people in colder regions have fig trees. The fig tree is also a symbol of fertility and abundance. Probably this has to do with all of the health benefits that come from consuming this luscious fruit. 

Figs

Since figs are an antioxidant powerhouse, just eating a couple of figs will enhance antioxidant activity in the body. It is found in one study that a 40 gram portion of dried figs produces a significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity. Figs are among the richest plant sources of calcium and potassium. Studies have shown that figs can prevent cancer. They also lower cholesterol, prevent gastro-intestinal disorders and heart diseases. The high amount of calcium in figs will help to prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones. Figs are very rich in fiber, which keeps you feeling full and satisfied. Therefore, adding figs to your diet can help you reduce weight. Fig leaves are edible and can help lower insulin levels in diabetes as well. Fig leaves are a natural cure for ulcers and a fig leaf tea may help confront bronchitis.