Figs originated in Arabia and grow best in areas of hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters
Although the fig is considered a fruit, it is actually an inverted flower and the seeds inside the fig are the fruit according to the advisory board in.
The state of California, if a dried valtine flower or fruit contains nutrients that meet many basic nutritional needs, what makes it an addition.
A healthy diet.
- High fiber intake:
1/2 cup of dried figs contains 7.3 fibers, the inclusion of fiber in the diet reduces disease.
For chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, dried figs contain soluble and insoluble fiber, soluble fiber.
Reduces appetite, slows digestion, helps monitor the level of sugar and lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, insoluble fiber.
The bulk of them comes out with feces and bowel function improves, according to the pharmacological Institute the rate of women's daily consumption of dried figs should
It is 25G and for men they need 38g.
- Good for bones :
Dried figs contain more calcium than other fruits according to the California advisory board, getting 121mg
1/2 cup of dried figs during the day is enough to support bone health and growth and reduce the incidence of osteoporosis.
From 1000 to 1200mg of calcium per day eating dried figs daily provides 12% calcium equivalent to eating a glass of cottage cheese.
The inclusion of dried figs with other calcium-rich nutrients in the daily diet meets the nutritional needs of the body.
-Lowers blood pressure:
Daily consumption of dried figs gives the body the potassium it needs and helps lower blood pressure, 1/2 cup.
From dried figs contains 507mg of potassium which is a mineral and maintains fluid balance, daily potassium intake lowers sodium.
Lowering blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association diet should contain at least 4,700 mg of potassium through
Natural foods dried figs provide 10% of the body's need for potassium.
-A good source of iron:
Dried figs help you get the iron you need 1/2 cup of dried figs offers 1.5 iron iron is an essential mineral.
Without enough iron in the diet, oxygen transport to the cells decreases, causing fatigue and fatigue.
Men and women over 51 need 8 mg of iron per day and women between 19_50 need 18 mg of iron per day.