Are figs healthy? Where is the best figs grown? Which figs to choose, fresh or maybe dried? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article below.
The end of August is the moment when we can find in many popular supermarkets on the shelves fresh figs. The season, during which they can be bought in Poland, lasts quite shortly, usually falls at the end of August to October.
Figs are a common fig fruit commonly known as a fig treebelong to the Morvaian family (Moraceae). This is an extremely old species, it has been grown seven thousand years ago. Currently, a large part of the crop is located in the Mediterranean countries, especially in Greece and Turkeywhere they are collected from July to September depending on the species. The largest fig producers There are Greece, Türkiye, Morocco, as well as the United States. Interestingly, It is also planted in Polandhowever, due to a much cooler climate, they are bred primarily in pots. Figs, both fresh and dried, are a wealth of nutrients, so it’s worth finding a place for them in your daily diet. What figs are the best? It is believed that the tastiest fig fruit is growing in Turkey, the Sarilop variety, and in Greece – varieties of Kalamon (Kalamata) and Kimis.
Face They belong to very healthy fruit. First of all, they are Rich in dietary fiber, which supports proper digestion, improves the intestinal passage, preventing flatulence and gas. In addition, fiber turns up the metabolism and provides satiety, which can help during the weight loss process. If you want to take care of the correct level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, make sure that your diet has the right amount of dietary fiber.
These fruits contain vitamin Awhich supports eye health, protecting them from diseases, and also has antioxidant properties. It is also present here vitamin Cwhich is a natural antioxidant and supports immunity. In Figa you can also find minerals, among others potassiumwhich helps maintain normal blood pressure, and also cares for the water and electrolyte balance. Calcium and phosphorus They strengthen bones and teeth. It is also here copperwhich, among others, supports the nervous, circulatory, immune system, and also has antioxidant, and supports the condition of the skin, hair and nails. Whereas mangan It has antioxidant properties, strengthens bones, and is also important for the nervous or hormonal system.
Figs also contain flavonoidswhich belong to antioxidants, protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals, have anti -inflammatory, anti -aging, antiatherosclerotic and anti -diabetic properties.
Consuming figs is recommended to people who want to take care of the cardiovascularhelps to break too high cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and regulate blood pressure. They also have these fruits antiparasitic and antifungal effectsthey are also attributed to them anti -cancer properties.
When choosing dried figs, it is worth paying attention to how they are dried, without chemistry, only natural methods. Fresh panties in 100 g contain about 74 kcal, while dried figs have in the same amount up to 331 kcal. If you want to lose weight, fresh figs will be a better choice. Whereas Dried figs due to the large amount of fiber are also recommended in the event of constipation problems.
Dried figs contain a large amount of carbohydrates and nutrients, so they will be a good snack, for example during all trips, e.g. mountain or cycling, when it may be needed fast energy boost.
How to eat figs? Both fresh and dried figs can be consumed as A healthy snack. They fit great Sweet breakfasts, e.g. porridge, muesli with yogurt or piesas well as many baking, e.g. fruitcake or gingerbread.
Fresh figs blend well with various types of cheeseyou can serve them as sweet Appendix to the salade.g. with rocket, goat cheese, walnuts and honey-mushtard dressing, or serve them on a cheese board.
You can also prepare with fresh figs Tasty jam or jam. These fruits are also suitable for baking, for example as an addition to dry tarts on shortcrust pastry.
Sources: Teragotzie.pl, diettytycy.org.pl/figi
