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Read about Fig fruits benefits

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients:

Fig fruit (Ficus carica), 
Nutrition Value per 100 g. 
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle

Nutrient Value

Percentage of RDA

Energy

74 Kcal

4%

Carbohydrates

19.18 g

15%

Protein

0.75 g

1.5%

Total Fat

0.30 g

1%

Cholesterol

0 mg

0%

Dietary Fiber

2.9 g

7%

Vitamins

 

 

Folates

6 µg

1.5%

Niacin

0.400 mg

2.5%

Pantothenic acid

0.300 mg

6%

Pyridoxine

0.113 mg

9%

Riboflavin

0.050 mg

4%

Thiamin

0.060

5%

Vitamin A

142 IU

5%

Vitamin C

2 mg

3%

Vitamin E

0.11 mg

1%

Vitamin K

4.7 µg

4%

Electrolytes

 

 

Sodium

1 mg

0%

Potassium

232 mg

5%

Minerals

 

 

Calcium

35 mg

3.5%

Copper

0.070 mg

8%

Iron

0.37 mg

5%

Magnesium

17 mg

4%

Manganese

0.128 mg

5.5%

Selenium

0.2 µg

<1%

Zinc

0.15 mg

1%

Phyto-nutrients

 

 

Carotene-ß

85 µg

--

Lutein-zeaxanthin

9 µg

--

 

15 figs health benefits

 

1. Prevent cancer

Coumarin content of the figs, may also reduce the risk of Prostate Cancer. Eating figs regularly can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.

 

2. Reduce cholesterol

The soluble fiber found in figs called Pectin helps in reducing blood cholesterol.

 

3. Prevent high blood pressure and heart attack

The content of Potassium, Omega 3 and Omega 6 on fig fruit helps to maintain blood pressure and coronary heart attacks.

 

4. Help cure diabetes

Figs leaves have healing properties. Decoction of fig leaves can help patients with diabetes reduces the amount of insulin intake.

 

5. Consume figs can reduce fatigue, improve brain memory and prevent anemia.

 

6. Because laxative effect, consume the fruit is very helpful for treating chronic constipation.

 

7. Daily consumption of figs is an effective drug for the treatment of hemorrhoids cure.

 

8. When applied to the skin, baked figs can cure inflammations like abscesses and ulcers.

 

9. Due to its high water content, mashed figs acts as an excellent skin cleanser and helps in preventing and curing acne.

 

10. Figs are rich in calcium and calcium is an excellent alternative for the therapeutic treatment of people who are allergic to dairy products.

 

11. Figs are rich in natural Benzaldehid as Phenol and Anti-Tumor Agent and Micro-organisms can kill pathogens, fungus and virus in the human body.

 

12. Fig fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which makes them very effective for weight loss program (Obesity).

 

13. Content of Calcium and Potassium in figs prevent bone thinning (osteoporosis), and helps to increase bone density.

 

14. Content of Tryptophan in figs, induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleep disorders such as insomnia.

 

15. During this time, figs have also been used to treat sexual weakness.

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