O fig is a fruit originating from the Middle East, whose tree is the fig tree. Besides being tasty, it provides several health benefits, thanks to its properties rich in nutrients and vitamins.

What is the fig?

The fig tree was one of the first plants to be domesticated by humans, which leads us to believe that the benefits of the fruit were already known to us millennia ago.

The fig has a crunchy texture and attracts attention because of its beautiful and characteristic color. its presence at the Christmas dinner has become a classic This tradition has been preserved since the time of Portuguese colonization in the country.

However, finding the food in natura is not so common in Brazil, being the canned version the most popular. Not only that, the dried fig is also quite common and pleases many.

Benefits and properties of the fig

Rich in nutrients, the fruit is packed with vitamins such as A, C, K, and the B-complex vitamins B1 and B2.

Not only that, it is a very nutritious fruit. Some nutrients that we can find in it are potassium, manganese, iron, and phosphorus, among others.

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Helps with weight loss

Not only rich in vitamins and various nutrients, the fig is also source of fiber First, it is especially rich in pectin, a soluble fiber whose action is beneficial for the intestinal microbiota and helps the formation of a gel in the intestine, which provides better absorption of water in the body.

In this way, the fig helps to promote feeling of satiety as well as prevents swelling .

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Reduction of blood pressure

The fruit acts in the reduction of blood pressure, because it is rich in potassium - the mineral that causes this effect. In addition, the fig contains low sodium which enhances this.

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Healthier skin

Another part of the body that takes advantage of fig consumption is the skin. Figs are packed with vitamins C and B. The antioxidant factor of these vitamins makes for healthier, more vivid, and acne-free skin.

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