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Entries in health benefits of figs (1)

Thursday
Jan242013

Featured Food:  Figs

 

This week's featured food: FIGS. They are one of the most ancient fruits with some nutrient power, including fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin B6. The body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. Vitamin B6 is also involved in brain development during pregnancy and infancy as well as immune function.

Adam & Eve may not have known this, but FIG LEAVES can be eaten, too. "They have repeatedly been shown to have antidiabetic properties & can actually reduce the amount of insulin needed by persons with diabetes who require insulin injections." Don't have direct links to the studies, but World's Healthiest Foods (George Mateljan Foundation) has some great info.

Use Figs in these recipes:

Roast Chicken w/ Figs, Thyme, Garlic, and Sweet Potatoes