Health Benefits of Fig

Health Benefits of Fig

• Figs are known to lower and control high blood pressure since they are packed with potassium, a mineral useful for controlling hypertension. People often complain of potassium deficiency and figs are an excellent source that can be added to their daily diet.

• Rich in calcium, figs enhance bone density. They help in overcoming the loss of urinary calcium and thereby preventing the bones from thinning out.

• Enriched with high quality dietary fiber, figs are extremely beneficial for the digestive system. In fact, it improves metabolism and keeps stomach related ailments like constipation and indigestion, at bay.

• Not only the fruits, but also the leaves of figs are beneficial. They help in lowering the levels of triglycerides, which are major form of fat produced and stored in the body. Increased triglycerides are often associated with obesity and heart disease.

• Figs contain a high amount of fiber compared to any other dried or fresh fruit. While insoluble fiber provides protection against colon and breast cancer, soluble fiber helps in lowering blood cholesterol.

• The fiber is also essential in reducing the risk of contracting chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. In addition, it adds bulk to stools thereby promoting proper bowel functioning.

• Since ages, figs have been used to reducing sexual weakness. Soaking 2-3 figs in milk is known to enhance sexual power.

• Fiber and fiber-rich foods such as figs promote weight loss and are highly recommended for obese people. However, when figs are taken with milk, they improve weight or induce weight gain.

• Elderly people often lose their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Fruits like figs are great in sharpening vision and keeping the risk of eye diseases away.

• Studies reveal that figs help in reducing the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It was found that women who consume more fibrous fruits, such as apples, dates, figs, pears, and prunes, are at a lesser risk.

• Figs have been quite useful in various respiratory disorders like whooping cough and asthma. Furthermore, they are also good in treating constipation, indigestion, stomach ache, fever, earache, boils, abscesses, venereal diseases and promoting good health of the liver.

Fig Nutrition Facts

Amount: 1 cup (dried)
Total Weight: 149 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Proteins	4.9 g
Water	44.8 g
Ash	2.8 g
Calories
Total Calories	371
Calories From Carbohydrate	343
Calories From Fat	12
Calories From Protein	17
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrates	95 g
Dietary Fiber	15 g
Starch	7.6 g
Sugar	71 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat	1.4 g
Saturated Fat	215 mg
Monounsaturated Fat	237 mg
Polyunsaturated Fat	514 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	514 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	15 IU
Vitamin C	1.8 mg
Vitamin E	522 mcg
Vitamin K	23 mcg
Thiamin	127 mcg
Riboflavin	122 mcg
Niacin	922 mcg
Vitamin B6	158 mcg
Folate	13 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	647 mcg
Choline	23.5 mg
Betaine	1 mg
Minerals
Calcium	241 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	101 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Potassium	1 g
Sodium	15 mg
Zinc	820 mcg
Copper	428 mcg
Manganese	760 mcg
Selenium	0.89 mcg

Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran,M.D(Siddha)

AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL

No.6, Mounasamy Mutt St, 

Ambattur O.T, Chennai - 53.

9444403023,

drkarunakaran@gmail.com