Figs Natural from Taxsiarchis in Evia
1.60€ / 100 gr.
Figs have no fat, no cholesterol and no sodium.
Figs have no fat, no cholesterol and no sodium. Instead, they contain a lot of potassium, which can offset the sodium we consume from processed foods and help lower blood pressure. Their high potassium content can counteract calcium excretion caused by high amounts of salt. This in turn helps retain calcium in the bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Of other similar fruits, figs have the highest concentration of minerals, and the second highest concentration of calcium after oranges. Half a cup of figs is equivalent to as much calcium as is contained in half a cup of milk. The New York Wildlife Agency recently found that the high percentage of calcium found in wild figs ranks them as key fruits, very important for the survival of other plants and animals.
In addition, they have more fiber than ordinary fruits. One serving provides 20% of your daily fiber needs, with more than 28% of that being soluble. Soluble fiber has been shown to help control blood glucose, lower cholesterol by sequestering it in the digestive system, and increase satiety.
Figs, whether as fruit or as a snack, are an ideal choice in the diet of adults and children because they offer vegetable fiber and are naturally sweet. Figs have been used in skin treatments, stomach aches and also for those wishing to quit smoking. Furthermore, in a study with diabetic subjects, it was found that when fig leaf extract or fig leaf tea was added to their morning meal, they achieved better glycemic control and were able to reduce their insulin dose.
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