The fig tree also grows in the Netherlands. Fresh figs taste very different from the usually eaten dried figs. Jam is also made from figs. Dried figs are sweet and can be used as a healthy substitute for sweets. The fig is healthy due to its high content of fiber, potassium, calcium, manganese and vitamin B6. NB! This article is written from the personal view of the author and may contain information that is not scientifically substantiated and/or in line with the general view.

Contents:

• Fig leaf, good for diabetics
• Good for digestion
• Figs against diabetes
• Fatty acids
• Good for sore throat
• Good for the bones
• Figs instead of sugar
• Dried figs as a snack
• Figs in the salad

Fig leaf, good for diabetics

The fig tree grows well in the Netherlands. The big advantage of a fig tree in the garden is that you can also use the leaves. Many people will not immediately think that fig leaves are edible. The fig leaves are especially good for diabetes patients because by eating fig leaves the body needs less insulin.

Good for digestion

Figs are super healthy. They can contribute to the prevention of many diseases. The fresh fig is available in limited quantities, but dried varieties of figs are available all year round. Figs contain a huge amount of fiber. Due to its high fiber content, this fruit is good for constipation, indigestion and stomach pain. Figs are good for digestion in general.

Figs against diabetes

Fiber-rich food ensures that nutrients are absorbed evenly by the body, preventing large peaks and valleys in blood sugar levels. Because the fig contains a lot of potassium, which also helps control blood sugar levels, the fig is an excellent fruit for a type 2 diabetes patient.

Fatty acids

The fig contains many healthy phytonutrients. For example, it contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. These have a positive influence on the heart. Figs are a good fruit to help prevent cardiovascular disease through diet.

Good for sore throat

The fig is traditionally used as a medicine for sore throats. Its medicinal effect against throat diseases is derived from the presence of mucilages or polymers. These are also found in plantain, linseed, aloe vera and lime blossom. Polymers help lubricate the throat. The mucilages manifest themselves in the form of a slimy gel-like substance that protects the mucous membranes in the throat.

Good for the bones

The fig is a fruit rich in calcium and potassium. These are two minerals that promote the production of bone tissue. As a result, the fig helps to increase the strength of the bones. The density of the bones increases and the bones become stronger. It can be eaten if you suffer from osteoporosis

Figs instead of sugar

If you soak dried figs in water and grind them into a smooth paste, you can use them in pastries as a sugar substitute. People who follow a raw food diet often use figs and other dried fruits as a substitute for granulated sugar. If you eat muesli in the morning, you can grind figs or cut them into small pieces and then add them to the muesli. Then you no longer have to add sugar.

Dried figs as a snack

Dried figs are an ideal snack. You can put them on the table during a pleasant evening together with snack vegetables, snack fruit and other dried fruits. It is also nice to put a dried fig in your packed lunch.

Figs in the salad

Dried figs are a great fruit to mix into green salads. You cut them into pieces and sprinkle it with a pinch of cinnamon and a little bit of nutmeg. This goes very well with a green salad of lettuce leaves that also contains feta cheese, pepper strips and some red onion rings.

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