1 figs and functions

1, laxative

Figs are rich in dietary fiber, especially in the rind of the fruit content is very high, after eating in the gastrointestinal water expansion, increase the volume of food residues, and can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote intestinal discharges of fecal matter, there is laxative effect.

2, promote appetite

Figs contain malic acid, citric acid and lipase, protease and other acids and hydrolytic enzymes, have to help digestion, promote the role of appetite.

3, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular

Figs are rich in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure balance; figs are rich in soluble fiber, pectin, which can reduce cholesterol deposition; figs are rich in phenol, omega-3 and omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which helps to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease in the human body.

4, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure

Lipase contained in figs, hydrolase and other enzymes have the function of lowering blood lipids and decomposition of blood lipids, so you can lower blood lipids, reduce fat deposition in blood vessels, and then play a role in lowering blood pressure and preventing coronary heart disease.

5, the pharyngeal swelling

Figs contain citric acid, jujunsolic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, propylacetic acid, oxalic acid, quinic acid and other substances, with anti-inflammatory swelling, can be beneficial to the pharynx and swelling.

6, anti-cancer

The latex of immature fig fruit contains psoralen, fructus lactone and other active ingredients, and its ripe fruit juice can be extracted from an aromatic substance "benzaldehyde", both of which have the role of cancer prevention and anti-cancer, can prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, and slow down the transplantation of adenocarcinoma, It can prevent the occurrence of liver cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, delay the development of transplanted adenocarcinoma, lymphosarcoma, and promote its degeneration.

7, delay aging

Figs in the ripe contains more anthocyanins, vitamin C and other potent antioxidants, can help remove free radicals in the body after consumption, inhibit pigmentation, delay cell aging, enhance the function of each organ, play a role in beauty.

8, weight loss and slimming

Figs are high in fiber and contain low calories. High-fiber food allows you to maintain a sense of satiety, delay the hunger time, reduce the amount of food. Moreover, figs have the effect of promoting the excretion of waste, which can help slimming and weight loss.

9, strong bones

Figs are rich in calcium, which can enhance bone density, and the potassium of figs can improve the utilization of calcium, which can effectively strengthen bones.

10, moisturizing skin care

Figs are rich in vitamins A, C, E, unsaturated fatty acids, copper, phosphorus and other minerals, can promote the excretion of toxins in the body to prevent acne, promote the skin cells newborn; fig skin is rich in active enzymes, you can make exfoliating agent, effectively remove the dead skin cells.

2 Nutrients and value of figs

Figs contain moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates, ash, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients. It also contains citric acid, fenugreek acid, succinic acid, malic acid, propionic acid, oxalic acid, quinic acid, protease and a variety of essential amino acids.

1, sugar

The sugar content of figs up to 28%, most of which is fructose and glucose, these sugars are simple sugars, easy to be digested and absorbed by the body after eating, can provide energy for the body.

2, amino acids

Figs contain essential amino acids, often eaten to promote protein synthesis, which helps to restore strength and enhance the body's ability to fight disease.

3, potassium

Figs in the potassium content is very high, help to maintain nerve health, heartbeat regular normal, can prevent stroke; and in the intake of high sodium and lead to high blood pressure, potassium has a role in lowering blood pressure.

4, malic acid

Figs contain a large number of acids, including malic acid, citric acid, etc., regular consumption of figs can enhance appetite, but also to promote the digestion and absorption of food, there is the role of stomach and digestion.

5, cellulose

Figs are rich in cellulose, crude fiber into the human body in the stomach to absorb water expansion, increase the sense of satiety, while in the intestinal tract to increase the volume of feces, adsorption of harmful substances, to promote the discharge of feces, there is a purification of intestinal effect.

6, anthocyanins

Figs after ripening contains more anthocyanins, vitamin C and other potent antioxidants, can remove free radicals in the body, inhibit pigmentation, slow cell aging play a role in beauty.