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The fruit that regulates sugar, cholesterol and relieves constipation
2024-09-20 23:58:54 / JETË
Although it is considered one of the last fruits of summer, we can still enjoy them, especially if we have the opportunity to cut them from the tree. The reason for figs is that apart from fresh, we can also eat them dry throughout the year or in the form of jam and dessert.
Figs are healthy as they are an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants and other important nutrients. However, they should be consumed in moderation.
Below are the most important benefits we get from figs.
Rich in fiber and nutrients
A major advantage of figs is their nutritional profile. Fiber supports healthy digestion, relieves constipation and improves heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
Two medium-sized raw figs, about 17 grams, provide 2 grams of fiber. In addition, figs contain essential nutrients such as copper, potassium, manganese, magnesium and vitamin K, which contribute to the proper functioning of the body.
They support heart health
Laboratory studies have shown that fig extract can promote heart health by lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels, leading to an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol and a decrease in total cholesterol and triglycerides. However, the studies were not clinical
Improve digestion
Figs provide important prebiotics that feed good gut bacteria. A healthy microbiome can lead to reduced inflammation and better functioning of the immune system.
Therefore, figs are considered a natural remedy for people with irritable bowel syndrome with symptoms of constipation. In a study of 150 such people, participants who consumed 45 grams of dried figs twice a day were able to improve bloating, intestinal pain and constipation.
Regulate sugar
In a small study, people with type 1 diabetes who drank fig leaf tea daily experienced lower blood sugar levels. During the month they drank the tea, they needed about 12% less insulin.
However, whole figs may also be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes, due to their powerful antioxidant substances, such as carotenoids and polyphenols.
Can we consume them every day?
Nutritionists point out that although they are particularly healthy, their consumption should not exceed the framework of a healthy balanced diet, since if you overdo it, you are likely to experience pain in the intestines and possibly even diarrhea.
But is there a certain number that is allowed? It depends on the number of stools. If you are often constipated, you can probably eat up to four figs a day. If the stools are quite regular, it is better to limit yourself to two or three fresh or dried figs a day, nutritionists recommend.
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