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About the Fig:
- Figs are grown in California, Greece, Rome, among other places.
- Figs are in season in the spring and fall of every year.
- You know figs are ripe when the fruit is slightly soft and starting to bend at the neck.
The Benefits of the Fig:
- 1: Figs contain no fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium.
- 2: Figs are a good source of dietary fiber-about 5 grams/serving. Dietary fiber aids digestion, and may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
- 3: Figs are a good source of flavonoids and polyphenols. They also contain about 60% sugar.
Other uses of the Fig: Latex, a white juice produced by the fig stalk, was used as a remedy against infertility and to encourage the breast feeding process.The fig plant is also often used decoratively.
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