5 amazing benefits of fig or anjeer you must know
Published on Apr 26, 2023 07:26 PM IST
- Dried fig or anjeer is a storehouse of nutrients like vitamin C, E and A and potent antioxidants along with essential minerals. Benefits inside.
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Fig or anjeer is regarded as a cooling food according to Ayurveda. It also helps in bowel movements and aids in removing toxins from the body. Anjeer also helps in controlling blood sugar levels.(Pixabay)
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"Fig or Anjeer as it is known in India is a small pear or bell-shaped flowering plant that belongs to the mulberry family. Being a tasty treat and a healthy midday snack, figs have many benefits for your entire body making them a great addition to a healthy diet," says nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her recent Instagram post.(Pixabay)
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Figs contain fibre, which may help promote digestive health by softening and adding bulk to stools, decreasing constipation, and serving as a prebiotic — or food source for the healthy bacteria populating your gut.(Pixabay)
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Figs help in lowering the oxidative stress, blood sugar level of the body. Abscisic acid, malic acid, and chlorogenic acids are the main compounds present in the fig which helps in controlling the blood sugar level.(Pixabay)
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Being one of the foods rich in calcium and phosphorus anjeer promotes the formation of bones and stimuli regrowth of bones.(Pixabay)
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Potassium is a vital mineral that aids the body in controlling blood pressure as it facilitates the refuting of negative impacts of sodium. The goodness of potassium in figs helps to stimulate the functioning of muscles and nerves, balances the fluid in the system and maintains the electrolyte balance.(Pexels)
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