I have been a big fan of Lerida Figs for almost all of my life The seeds are really a useful source of fibre. The pulp of the fruit is also an extraordinary type of soluble fibre. Actually figs are neat if you suffer from hard stools.
Because figs come from a tropical climate aflatoxins could be a problem also salmonella can be a possible issue when the figs are coming from a 3rd world or developing country. The highest quality figs come from Turkey including the world famous Lerida Fig.
Figs are extremely high in Tryptophan ( 5HTP ) which is said to help with getting a good night’s sleep. This makes dried figs especially well-liked by folks trying to fight insomnia. Lerida Figs are also great at helping to relax the mind and body after a busy day at work and theyare even reputed to help in the bed!
I really like to buy my figs typically online because theyare so heavy and you can get some great costs. However , sometimes I buy them from my local whole food shop, but infrequently the quality can be poor. Poor quality baby figs can be awfully dry and sugary. The sugar appearance is from the fructose and it’s completely natural. If you need to freshen up the dried figs that have crystallised it is easy - just wash them!
I have got to admit that Imight be lost without figs. They’re so healthful and good for you. Fresh figs naturally are better but dried figs are still packed with nutrients.
I have been a runner for many years and i have been fiddling with using wholefoods in my diet. Iactually think that dried fruit is one of the best forms of energy for sportsmen. The dried figs are a great slow release energy foods.
Figs are one of the few fruit that can fruit all year around, so theyare great at supporting wild life. The fig tree is a way of locking carbon into the soil. So if you eat baby figs you arenot only saving yourself but you are saving the planet!
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