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11 Healthy Benefits of Fig

11 Healthy Benefits of Fig

Fig in Urdu Anjeer is a fruit that is high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Fig also has a lot of medicinal properties. There are numerous Benefits of Fig, including the treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is used in both fresh and dried forms. Figs can be used to treat wounds by making a paste and applying it to the affected area. Grind dried figs in milk to make this healing fig paste.

Figs have a high potassium content, which is essential for blood pressure control. Essentially, potassium regulates or even negates the body\’s high sodium content. Similarly, potassium controls sugar levels in the body and is thus essential for sugar control. Though drying can be done in various ways, such as drying the fruits directly in the sun or using food dehydrators and hot dryers, it is the natural process of drying, such as placing them in the sun, that makes them ultra-special.

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Benefits of Fig

1 – Improves digestion

 Figs are high in fiber, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.

2 – Aids in weight loss

Dried figs are low in calories and high in fiber. A dried fig has only 47 calories per piece. Furthermore, each dried fig contains only 0.2 grams of total fat. Anjeer is suitable for people who want to lose weight.

3 –  Lowers blood pressure

 One dried fig contains 129mg of potassium and only 2mg of sodium—this aids in preventing hypertension.

4 – Antioxidant-rich

Dried figs are high in antioxidants. The study also mentions that dried figs have higher antioxidants, known as phenols than other fruits, with antioxidant properties similar to vitamin C and E.

5 – Prevents heart disease

The high antioxidant content of dried figs aids in the elimination of free radicals in the body, which can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease.

6 –  Hypertension Prevention

Figs are high in potassium while low in sodium, making them an excellent choice for hypertension prevention.

7 –  Prevents cancer

 Antioxidant-rich dried figs also aid in the prevention of cellular DNA damage caused by free radicals, which can cause a cell to become cancerous.

8 – Bone Strengthening

 Figs are high in calcium, which aids in bone strength.

9 – Beneficial for diabetics

 Because of their high fiber content, figs are beneficial to people with diabetes. Dried figs, on the other hand, have high sugar content.

10 – Treats iron deficiency anemia

 Dried figs are high in iron. One dried fig contains 2% of your daily iron requirement.

11 – Sexual Power

Since ancient times, figs have been used to treat sexual weakness. Soaking figs in milk overnight and consuming it in the morning is said to improve sexual abilities.

Fig Facials

Figs are also excellent for skin beauty treatments. Its mask can be used to remove dark circles under the eyes and fine lines and wrinkles.

1. Cleanse the skin with 12 teaspoons of yogurt, then rinse thoroughly.

2. Scoop the pulp from a fig. Mash the contents together with a little almond oil until smooth enough to apply.

Five minutes is enough time for the mask to stay on. Rinse your face and apply moisturizer.

Sidra Asim

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