Improves
digestion:
Anjeer
is rich in dietary fibre. 3 pieces of dried figs contain 5 grams of fibre,
which accounts for about 20% of our daily requirement. It’s a natural laxative
for preventing constipation and other digestive problems like irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS).
Helps
in weight loss:
Apart
from being rich in fibre, dried figs are low in calories. One piece of dried
fig gives you just 47 calories. And, you obtain only 0.2 grams of total fat per
dried fig. So, dried figs are an ideal snack for people who want to lose
weight.
Prevents
hypertension:
When
you eat more salt, the level of sodium increases. This disturbs the
sodium-potassium balance and in turn results in hypertension. Anjeer is an
ideal fruit for to restore this balance. One dried fig gives you 129mg of
potassium and just 2mg of sodium. This helps prevent hypertension.
Prevents
heart disease:
The
high levels of antioxidants in dried figs help to eliminate free radicals that
can damage blood vessels and result in heart disease. And, as mentioned
earlier, they prevent hypertension, a huge risk factor for development of
coronary heart disease (CHD).
Prevents
cancer:
Antioxidant-rich dried figs also help in
preventing cellular DNA damage due to free radicals that can make a cell
cancerous.
Strengthens
your bones:
One
dried fig gives you 3% calcium of your daily calcium requirement. Along with
other calcium-rich foods, they can help to improve bone density and strength.
Good
for diabetes:
The
high fibre content in figs makes them good for people with diabetes. However,
dried figs are high in sugar content. So you should consult a diabetologist
about the quantity of dried figs you can consume.
Cures
iron-deficiency anaemia:
Dried figs are a rich source of iron. One
dried fig can give you 2% of your daily iron requirement. Iron is an important
mineral that carries haemoglobin throughout your body. So eating anjeer is a
natural way to raise your haemoglobin levels indirectly by increasing the
levels of iron in your body.
Improves
reproductive health:
Figs
were considered sacred fruit and were closely associated with fertility and
love. Scientifically, figs improve fertility and libido because they are loaded
with minerals like zinc, manganese and magnesium which play an important role
in boosting reproductive health.
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