Dry fruits are rich in antioxidants, which not only keep us healthy but also alleviate our hunger pangs. There are plenty of options like raisins, almonds, cashews or berries, dried figs. Figs are considered to be very beneficial, especially because they are rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Iron.
Dried figs, round in shape, have a sweet taste that is available throughout the year and are considered a healthy snack rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It can also be used to make sweets, jams and other preserves. There are several health benefits to soaking one or two figs in a glass of water every night and eating figs the next morning.
Here are the benefits of dried figs:
* Abundant in potassium, figs help maintain blood pressure. Not only that, it keeps the digestive system at the right level. The dietary fiber in it fills your stomach easily and keeps you full for a long time and also stimulates bowel movements.
* Figs contain phenol, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which help in checking for cardiovascular disease. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and have an inhibitory effect on triglycerides.
* Figs help in weight loss and are generally recommended for obese patients. However, it can have a negative effect when taken with milk and can also cause weight gain.
* People with tooth decay can take figs as a healthy alternative to dessert. The sweetness level of this dry fruit is very high so it can satisfy the craving for sweets and also adds fewer calories to your body.
* The human body needs 1000mg of calcium per day to meet its daily needs. Since calcium is not produced by the body, only what we eat can contribute to this need. Dried figs are a good source of calcium. Therefore it is important to include other food sources of calcium such as figs in our diet
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