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Figs and
health
Figs are
good source of flavonoids and polyphenols.
Figs and other dried fruit were measured for
their antioxidant content.
A 40 gram
portion of dried figs (two medium size figs)
produced significant increase in plasma
antioxidant capacity [2]. Figs also have
higher quantities of fiber than any other
dried or fresh fruit. This plant has been
featured in many books and plays a key
component in many of them. It is fictionally
believed to have healing powers but none
have been found in real life. |
