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Fig is a super healthy fruit, which when dried becomes dry fruit. Eating dried figs soaked in water has tremendous health benefits. The nutrients present in figs are essential to keep the body healthy. However, in many cases consumption of figs should be avoided. If someone has diabetes or heart disease, can people suffering from such diseases consume figs? Let us know in which physical problems one should avoid eating figs.
Figs contain many types of nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals etc. Women suffering from PCOD problem are advised to eat figs. Figs reduce swelling. Pain reduces during periods. It also helps in controlling weight. Know here some important things about what benefits the body gets from eating figs daily and which people should not eat it.
The phenolic acids present in figs, which are rich in antioxidants, help in protecting the body from inflammation. These heal damaged cells and protect the body from cells that harm heart health.
Fig prevents constipation, as it contains soluble and insoluble fibre. It helps in keeping digestion healthy, hence eating soaked figs in the morning improves stomach activity. This helps in preventing problems like constipation. The stomach gets cleaned thoroughly in the morning. You can stay safe from the problem of constipation.
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Consumption of figs can prove to be very beneficial even during periods. Dry figs can help in reducing pain during periods. Some properties present in it can be effective in reducing period pain and cramps.
Fig helps in controlling weight. Especially, dry figs help in reducing weight, this has also been said in some research. Figs are low in calories. It contains fiber, which reduces hunger and can avoid eating unnecessarily. In such a situation, it may be easier to control weight.
Heart health: The potassium and magnesium present in it control blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. In such a situation, you can eat figs to keep heart health healthy.
Despite having so many benefits, one should not eat too many figs in a single day. For a person with normal health, eating 2 to 3 figs (soaked) a day is enough.
Some people may be allergic to figs. After eating figs, problems like skin problems, swelling, itching and difficulty in breathing may occur. Figs contain a lot of natural sugar, hence diabetic patients should eat it in small quantities only. Similarly, kidney patients should also eat figs only after consulting the doctor.
Figs contain a lot of fiber, so eating too much can cause problems like gas and heaviness in the stomach. Eating figs, especially after surgery, can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach. Similarly, people taking blood thinning medicines should avoid figs or eat them only on doctor’s advice. (Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
