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Figs are extremely tasty, exotic and erotic fruits that should not be neglected in any case. Figs grow best in subtropical and tropical climates.
The fig also grows in Bulgaria - in our southernmost parts such as Sandanski, Petrich, Sinemorets.
Ripe figs are of different colors - from almost white to dark purple. There are different varieties of figs: different in size, taste and color, but they are all extremely seductive.
Figs contain many useful ingredients. This makes it extremely useful for consumption. Fresh fruits contain 1.5 percent protein, 11.5 carbohydrates and very little acid.
In dried figs, proteins are 3.6 percent, carbohydrates - up to 50%, which makes them even sweeter and much more caloric.
If you want to gain weight, dried figs are for you, as well as if you need recovery after a serious illness or surgery. They contain 214 kcal per 100 grams.
Figs are also rich in vitamins C, B1, B6, minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.
Vitamin B6 is responsible for the production of serotonin, known as the "pleasure hormone" and makes figs a desirable fruit for both lovers and singles.
The only thing to be careful about is that you are not allergic to figs. If you are sensitive to sulfites and sulfur dioxide, you should be careful with dried figs, because they are usually treated in order to preserve their longevity.
Figs contain oxalates, which in large quantities in the body crystallize and can cause problems. It should be borne in mind that oxalates take away calcium from the body and care should be taken, especially in people who have osteoporosis.
But if you do not have stomach problems - no need to worry. Only you should not overeat systematically with figs.
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Figs
Figs are the fruits of the fig tree, which grows in tropical, subtropical and less frequently in temperate climates. The tree reaches 3 to 10 meters in height, its leaves are large, and the fruits have the shape of small bags with dimensions of 3 to 5 cm.
Why Are Figs Called Voluptuous Healers?
They call figs voluptuous healers, as these juicy fruits are one of the strongest natural aphrodisiacs. They contain an abundance of vitamin B6, which helps produce serotonin, known as the pleasure hormone. That is why figs are a desirable fruit for both lovers and single people.
How To Dry Figs
Dried figs are very useful, they contain a unique combination of vitamins and trace elements. It is enough to eat a handful of dried figs for ten days and you will notice that your facial skin is fresher, your nails and hair will shine and get a healthy look, your stomach digestion will improve.
Figs Against Blood Clots
This fragrant and delicious fruit - figs, eaten raw, in jam or in delicious pastries, is extremely useful. Figs normalize heart rhythm and are recommended in the treatment of blood clots. They are quite high in calories and satiate - in 100 g of them there are 3 g of fiber.
Figs That Heal
The fig is a plant typical of the Mediterranean and Asia, where to this day there is a great variety of wild forms. It is a plant that requires a lot of heat and reaches a height of seven meters. In some colder areas it is grown as a shrub, but in winter it is covered with soil to protect it from frost.
