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About 3 pieces of dried figs contain 5g of fibre. This is as good as fulfilling about 20% of your daily recommended intake of fibre. In fact, it is like a natural laxative that will help you prevent constipation and other problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) related to digestive health.
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Apart from the rich fibre content, dried figs offer few calories. So, all those who are planning to lose weight, eat dried figs for better results. As far as the nutritional content is concerned, one dried fig will add only 47 calories to your diet.
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People having hypertension have a disturbed sodium-potassium balance in their body. And, eating anjeer is a good way to restore this balance naturally. Being rich in potassium, dried figs can lower hypertension. With one dried you get 129 mg of potassium and only 2 mg of sodium.
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Dried figs are loaded with antioxidants that are superior to those present in other fruits. These compounds help your body to destroy all free radicals that attack blood vessels and other arteries. Moreover, by reducing blood pressure, they reduce the risk of heart disease. Some studies suggest that dried figs reduce triglyceride levels in the body.
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Powerful antioxidants in dried figs make them capable of reducing damage to the DNA in the cells, which can cause cancer.
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If you eat dried figs along with other calcium rich foods, you can keep your bones healthy. One dried fig fulfils 3% of your daily calcium requirement. So the more you eat, the better it would be for your bones
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People with diabetes are always confused about their food choices. Dried figs can be a good option for you if you’re a diabetic. They contain rich fibre stores. But, they are also sugary in nature. So it’s better to consult a diabetologist to know the quantity you can consume.
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A dried fig gives you 2% of your daily iron requirement. Without proper iron level, you are at a risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia. So eating dried figs can be a natural remedy to raise your hemoglobin levels.
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According to ancient literature, the Greeks used fig as a natural aphrodisiac. Figs were considered as a sacred fruit and were closely associated with fertility and love. Scientifically, figs improve fertility and libido because they are loaded with minerals like zinc, manganese and magnesium which play an important role in boosting reproductive health.
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The best part about figs is that they can be (called anjeer in India) be relished throughout the year in their dried form due to their easy availability. Dried figs give you a whole new experience to enjoy the fruit. But what makes them more popular is the wide range of health benefits they offer.
