The beneficial properties of figs are named – Nutrition

Figs help regulate blood pressure and normalize blood glucose levels, Sports.kz reports with reference to Championat.com.

Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Its origin is associated with South-West Asia, where it was used 5000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans valued the product for its taste and healing properties, and also used it as a trade product. Nowadays, it is grown in the Mediterranean, India, Turkey and other regions with suitable climates.

Figs contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Per serving of fresh fruit (approximately 100 g) there are approximately (mg, % of daily requirement):

vitamin B6 (0.1 mg, 8.7%);

vitamin B5 (0.3 mg, 6.0%);

copper (0.1 mg, 7.8%);

manganese (0.1 mg, 5.6%);

potassium (232 mg, 4.9%).

Due to the high content of polyphenols and flavonoids (phenolic acids,…