🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Figs are a Healthy Food

Figs Provide Many Health Benefits

Figs have been associated with health and prosperity since ancient times. Figs are technically a collection of inverted flowers that, if left alone, would bloom from the inside out. They grow commonly in the Mediterranean and the Middle East — locations that are hot, sunny, and dry for a large portion of the year. 

Health Benefits

.Here are some of the health benefits you can expect to enjoy when you eat figs. 

Reduce High Blood Pressure – One factor that leads to high blood pressure is a potassium imbalance caused by eating too much sodium and not enough potassium. Figs are a potassium-rich food and can help correct that imbalance. Meanwhile, high levels of fiber in figs can help to flush excess sodium from the system. 

Improve Digestion – In addition to their high fiber content, however, figs aid digestion in another way. They are an excellent source of prebiotics, which improve overall gut health.

Increase Bone Density – Figs are a good source of both calcium and potassium. These minerals can work together to improve bone density, which can, in turn, prevent conditions like osteoporosis. 

Source

Note: I planted a fig tree several years ago and it provides fresh figs throughout the summer for the me and the birds as well. Freshly picked figs have a great taste that will knock your socks off.