Dry fruits
undoubtedly are great energy foods that are loaded with vital nutrients like
minerals and vitamins. Anjeer
or fig is one of the most popularly used dry fruit, and has multiple benefits.
So, it's essential to include this fruit in your diet. Anjeer or fig can
be consumed in multiple ways.
First is, by
sun drying it and having it raw. You can even store this dried fig throughout
the year. People across the country love the milk shake of Kaju Anjeer.
For which, you need to soak some figs and add them along with cashews to the
milk. Alternatively, you can even roughly cut them and add to your salads. The
most delicious way to have figs is by adding them in your desserts. You can
also make sweets like barfi and peda (milk sweet) with this healthy ingredient.
Here are
9 health benefits of this super fruit:
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Controls blood pressure and ageing: Figs are rich in potassium, which
negates the effect of sodium and helps in controlling blood pressure. They can
also help in controlling ageing effects by providing you enough iron, estrogen,
etc. This keeps your hormones in check and boosts your energy as well. Figs are
also great for skin and hair and nails. Mashed figs applied on the face can
prevent acne.
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Helps in weight
management: Moderate amount
of figs can help in controlling weight. They are rich in fiber, and therefore
eating figs is a good way to keep junk and fried foods at bay. When in the mood
for a light snack, pick figs and they will make you feel full, at the same
time, but in a healthy way.
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Heart healthy food: Figs reduce the amount of triglycerides in the blood.
Triglycerides are the culprit for inducing heart disease as they are fat
particles which accumulate along the blood vessel and cause heart attacks.
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Reduces chances of cancer: Figs are rich in antioxidants and therefore help in
controlling release of free radicals and chronic inflammation. The free
radicals are the ones responsible for chronic inflammation including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Figs are therefore
believed to have a preventive effect on these chronic health conditions.
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Controls blood sugar: The chlorogenic acid present in figs helps in reducing
blood sugar levels in diabetics. Potassium which is found in abundance in figs
also plays a good role in control of blood sugar levels.
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Improves bone health: Calcium is the main ingredient required for healthy
bones, and figs are a good natural source for this. While dairy products are a
good source, they are not alone sufficient, and figs can be a good second-line
supplement.
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Aids in constipation: Being rich in fiber, figs are good for intestinal
motility and can prevent constipation. The fiber provides roughage, aiding in
good bowel movements
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Keeps the reproductive system in check: Figs are rich in minerals like
magnesium, zinc, and manganese which contribute to vitality and fertility. Figs can
be soaked in milk and consumed or eaten in other forms as mentioned above. So,
if you're pregnant or planning a baby, do include this super food in
your diet.
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Prevent kidney stones: Boil some figs in water and once cool, this water can be
consumed for a few days to prevent kidney stones
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