Enter 2023.08.29 06:30 Hits 17 Enter 2023.08.29 06:30 Edit 2023.08.29 06:25 Hits 17 Soft and sweet figs are rich in various nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals. [사진=클립아트코리아]
Figs, which appear from late summer to fall, are not common fruits around. This is because fresh raw figs are sold for a short time at the mart only during the season. Soft and sweet figs are rich in various nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals.
Figs feel even more special because you can only see them briefly at this time of year. In particular, it is rich in various nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals, and boasts an excellent effect on improving health during the changing seasons. Find out the amazing efficacy of seasonal figs.
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◆ Excellent for anti-aging, low-calorie food
Figs, which are excellent for anti-aging, are said to have been enjoyed by Cleopatra and are called the ‘Queen’s Fruit’. Although it is rich in various nutrients, its heat content is low (27 kcal per piece), so you can enjoy it without burden even during a diet, and it is suitable as a snack for diabetic patients because it slowly raises blood sugar.
◆ Neutral fat removal, skin beauty help
Polyphenol, a representative antioxidant component of figs, removes neutral fat in the body and helps skin beauty. It is also full of dietary fiber that helps digestion and bowel movements and protects the stomach. In particular, polyphenols prevent skin aging with strong antioxidant action and help eliminate free radicals that cause cancer and arteriosclerosis. By removing neutral fat, you can see the effect of preventing or reducing obesity.
◆ Lowering blood pressure and detoxification
Bergapten in figs lowers blood pressure and acts as a detoxifier. In particular, it is rich in potassium, which promotes diuresis by discharging sodium in the body and is highly effective in maintaining normal blood pressure. However, people with kidney disease should be careful because they cannot filter out oxalate, which is a natural substance of figs.
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◆ Helpful for women with frequent or severe menstrual cramps
Figs are especially good for women as they are called ‘Queen’s Fruit’. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it is helpful for beauty, and high-quality protein helps women with frequent or severe menstrual cramps by producing female hormones.
◆ Pisin helps digestion when eaten with meat
You may have experienced a stinging tongue when you ate figs. Ficin, a proteolytic enzyme in figs, breaks down proteins in the tongue and oral mucosa and can induce abnormal sensations in the mouth. Be careful as unripe figs contain more blood. However, ficin, which breaks down protein, helps digestion by making it into a salad when eating meat or eating it as a dessert.
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