😇HEALTHIER THAN GREEN TEA:
Figs are an excellent source of phenolic compounds, such as proanthocyanidins, whereas red wine and tea, which are two good sources of phenolic compounds, contain phenols lower than those in fig (Mawa et al., 2013).
🚽ENHANCES YOUR TOILET EXPERIENCE:
In Indian medicine, fruits are used as a mild laxative, expectorant, and diuretic, thereby helping to relieve water retention (Husain et al., 2013).
🌈OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS:
The leaves, roots, fruit and latex of the plant are known for their health properties including:
✅Acetyl cholinesterase inhibition
✅Antifungal
✅Anticarcinogenic activities.
✅Liver protective
✅Hypoglycemic,
✅Hypolipidemic,
✅Antimicrobial activities.
(Subash et al., 2014).
💥TAKEAWAY:
Let’s get figging real. Figs are a versatile tool to promote one’s wellness and health. It’s important to look beyond simply protein, fats and carbohydrates to assess the impact of food on our overall health.
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