Health Benefits of Figs or Anjeer

Fig is a sweet fruit. Hundreds and thousands of small seeds are found inside the skin. Ripe and dried fruits are suitable for consumption. Warm climate is suitable for the Fig tree. The tree grows to a height of 7 to 10 meters. The tree produces several unisexual flowers. The flowers cannot be visible since they bloom inside the infructescence. The edible fruit has a green skin and is 3 to 5 centimeters in length. Sometime the sap may cause irritation to human skin. Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Iran are the major cultivators of raw figs.

  

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus

Species: Ficus carica

Nutritional value of Figs:

The important nutrient elements found in Figs are Thiamin (B₁), Riboflavin (B₂), Niacin (B₃), Pantothenic acid (B₅), vitamin B₆, Folate (B₉), Choline, vitamin C, vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Zinc.

Health Benefits of Figs:

Figs aids weight loss, prevent constipation, lower cholesterol levels, control diabetes, treat Bronchitis, prevent hypertension, treat sexual dysfunction, treat venereal diseases, strengthen bones, prevent Macular degeneration and prevent urinary calcium loss.

Word of caution:

Too much of Figs consumption may cause diarrhea. Dried figs contain high sugar and it may lead to tooth decay. Some people may be allergic to figs.

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