Benefits of Figs for Health
2- Dried figs are excellent source of minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. In fact dried fruits are concentrated sources of energy. 100 g dried figs provide 249 calories.
3- Fresh figs, especially black mission, are good in poly-phenolic flavonoid anti-oxidants such as carotens, lutein, tannins, chlorgenic acid …etc. their anti-oxidant value is comparable to that of apples .
4- In addition, fresh fruits contain adequate levels of some of anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A,E, and K. Altogether these phyto-chemical compounds in fig fruit help scavenge harmful oxygen drived free radicals from body and thereby protect us from cancers, diabetes, degenerative diseases and infections.
5- Also research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (Adult onset) condition.
6- Fresh as well as dried figs contain good levels of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and pantothenic acid. These vitamins function as co-fctors for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
7- Dried figs are excellent sources minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100g of dried figs contain 640 mg of potassium, 162mg of calcium, and 2.03 mg of iron. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell information as well for cellular oxidation.
8- Figs are rich in calcium just like milk.
9- Figs consumption is very good for food digestion.
10- There is not sodium, fat and cholesterol in figs.
