Exploring Figs, an Autumn Seasonal Fruit

A fruit said to have been enjoyed by Cleopatra,

that's ‘figs’.

So today, we're going to learn about figs.

Figs are a fruit with a short shelf life

when eaten fresh and not dried. As a seasonal autumn fruit, figs are quite precious.

As mentioned, figs were enjoyed by Cleopatra

and are called the ‘Queen's Fruit’, making them particularly good for women.

They are low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,

which helps with beauty. The high-quality protein generates female hormones,

making them beneficial for women who suffer from severe menstrual cramps.

Furthermore, they are rich in dietary fiber like pectin,

so consuming about 2-3 ripe fruits a day

can stimulate bowel movements and even improve constipation.

In addition, figs contain an enzyme called ficin, which breaks down protein,

so eating them as a salad with meat or as a dessert after a meal

aids digestion. The polyphenols in figs have strong antioxidant effects,

helping to prevent skin aging and eliminate active oxygen, which causes cancer and arteriosclerosis.

Along with this, they have the effect of removing neutral fats, which can help prevent or reduce obesity.

Moreover, figs are rich in potassium, which helps excrete sodium from the body

and promotes diuresis, maintaining normal blood pressure.

As autumn approaches, be sure to try figs, a seasonal fruit.

★ Individuals with kidney disease should be cautious as they cannot filter out

oxalates, a natural substance in figs.

Source: Kormedi.com