Dried figs contain a valuable vitamin complex, each component of which exceeds the content of a fresh fruit by an average of 3-5 times. For this reason, nutritionists do not recommend eating more than 10 fruits per day. For health purposes, 2-3 pieces are enough.
Fig is a Mediterranean fruit that is considered exotic in the Russian latitudes. It grows on a deciduous tree, which is known by such names as fig, fig tree, fig tree. Since in the vastness of the former Soviet Union these fruits ripen only on the territory of Georgia and Azerbaijan, the inhabitants of other regions are forced to be content with dried figs only. This fact does not affect the vitamin composition in any way. On the contrary, dried figs are a kind of concentrate of useful substances, and, as you know, much less concentrated product is needed.
The benefits of dried figs
Fig fruits are not stored for a long time, therefore, it often goes on sale in dried, dried or canned form. But this should in no way embarrass everyone who wants to improve their health with the help of figs. The amount of protein in dried fruit increases 6 times, fiber - 7 times, potassium and iron - 3, magnesium - 4, calcium - 5, and sodium - 10. The only trace element whose content decreases is phosphorus.
When eating dried figs, it must be borne in mind that along with an increase in the vitamin composition, both the sugar content and the calorie content increase. So, in fresh figs, sugar ranges from 15-23 grams. per 100 gr. product, and in dried it is already 40–70. The calorie content of fresh figs does not exceed 74 kcal (100 gr.), While in dried figs there are already 257. Therefore, the use of figs should not be uncontrolled, although the fruit is so useful that it is easier to name the areas where it is not in demand.
Optimal daily consumption of dried figs
Without setting the goal of getting rid of any specific disease, nutritionists recommend not to exceed the daily intake of 5-10 dried figs. If you eat them on an empty stomach, it will have a beneficial effect on the work of the digestive system, relieve constipation. You can pre-pour dried fruits in the evening for softening with warm water, but this is not necessary.
Only 2-3 figs a day fully meet the daily needs of the body in trace elements (except for phosphorus!). Their use for a month will solve the problem of anemia. The same amount, poured into a glass of boiling water and eaten together with liquid, can restore potency in men. 2-3 dry fruits will be invaluable if a pregnant woman is gaining weight too quickly. Although figs are very high in calories, substituting them for other sweets can achieve weight loss through satiety quickly. However, it is unreasonable to arrange a diet only on figs.
A decoction of 3-5 fruits causes the necessary sweating in case of colds, relieves inflammation in angina, stomatitis, copes with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. The high potassium content is good for the cardiovascular system. The taboo on the use of figs is imposed only on people with diabetes. I must say that in nature everything is harmonious, and with a high nutritional value of figs, its excessive sweetness, even with all the desire, it will not be possible to eat a lot.
