Yesterday I bought some figs from a fruit shop. Usually, I’m not particularly eager to eat figs. But most people like to eat them. How many figs should a woman eat per day? Eating fig benefits for female! We will see!
On average, a woman eat 3-4 figs a day is appropriate. Eating a moderate amount of figs can promote metabolism and digestion in the body. But it is wise to eat figs keeping in mind that they contain a large amount of sugar.
Figs contain vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein and many other nutrients. However, figs contain a lot of carbohydrates. Increasing the sugar in the body can easily cause blood sugar to rise, which is not conducive to health.
The special nutritional values of figs
Figs are rich in amino acids. 1.0% of fresh fruits and 5.3% of dried fruits. It contains 8 essential amino acids for the human body.
It also has the highest content of aspartic acid (1.9% dry weight). It has a positive effect on fighting leukemia, restoring physical strength, and relieving fatigue. Therefore, figs are used in many countries as a “caffeine substitute“.
The dry matter content of fig is very high. The fresh fruit is 14-20%, and the dry fruit is more than 70%. Among them, 34.3% (dry weight) of glucose, 31.2% (dry weight) of fructose, and 7.82% (dry weight) of sucrose can be directly absorbed and utilized by the human body.
So the calorie is low, so it is called low-calorie food in Japan. Domestic medical research has proved that it is a kind of health food to lose weight.
Fig contains polysaccharide, accounting for 6.49% (dry weight). Mainly arabinose and galactose, which has a certain effect on anti-aging.
Fig contains many vitamins, especially carotene. Fresh fruit is 30mg / 100g, dried fruit is 70mg / 100g, which is higher than peach, grape, plum, pear, orange, and persimmon.
| Nutrients | Unit | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | kcal | 59 |
| Protein | g | 1.5 |
| Fat | g | 0.1 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 16 |
| Dietary fibre | g | 3 |
| Vitamin A | μg | 5 |
| Carotene | μg | 30 |
| Vitamin B1 | mg | 0.03 |
| Vitamin B2 | mg | 0.02 |
| Niacin | mg | 0.1 |
| Vitamin C | mg | 2 |
| Vitamin E | mg | 1.82 |
| Calcium | mg | 67 |
| Phosphorus | mg | 18 |
| Potassium | mg | 212 |
| Sodium | mg | 5.5 |
| Magnesium | mg | 17 |
| Iron | mg | 0.1 |
| Zinc | mg | 1.42 |
| Selenium | μg | 0.67 |
| Copper | mg | 0.01 |
| Manganese | mg | 0.17 |
Why are figs so hard to find in the market?
Figs are difficult to transport, easy to rot and deteriorate quickly. Figs contain large amounts of water and sugar, which can spoil in high temperatures. Figs have very thin skin and should be eaten as soon as they mature. Otherwise, it is easy to be pollute by bacteria. Therefore, less people eat figs in the market than those who eat other fruits.
Benefits for women who eat figs
Fig benefits for female ovaries
Figs are a fruit with a wide range of nutrients. Therefore, it has many benefits. It contains mucus protein, vitamin C, minerals, cellulose, pectin and other nutrients. It has a nourishing effect on the organs. After eating fig, it can nourish the ovaries, but this nourishment is limited. Daily nutrition should be balanced to get the right results. When it does, it has an excellent nourishing effect on the body and the ovaries.
Fig benefits for female breasts
Figs contain nutrients such as amino acids, proteins, cellulose, vitamins, and anthocyanins. With moderate consumption, the skin can be moisturized and the body maintained. Also, it can promote breast metabolism and blood circulation. It has a certain degree of breast enhancement effect, but generally speaking, the effect of this kind of breast enhancement is not too obvious. But with time it will have a significant impact.
Moisturizing the bowel
Flowers and fruits contain various lipids, which have a laxative effect. Figs are rich in dietary fiber, pectin, and other nutrients, and fig pulp is also rich in water. After eating figs, it increases the intestinal contents, moisturizes the intestines.
It also promotes gastrointestinal peristalsis. It improves bowel movement. It is beneficial for women who have symptoms of constipation in their life to eat some figs regularly. It plays a useful role in promoting bowel movement.
Appetizing and healthy food
Figs contain a large amount of plant acid and sugar. It has a sweet and sour taste and gives people a unique taste of sweet and sour when eaten. It stimulates appetite. People with a poor appetite should eat figs before meals.
Improves anti-viral ability
Figs contain large amounts of nutrients such as lipids, sugars, cellulose, proteins, inorganic salts, vitamins, and essential amino acids. It can effectively supplement the nutrients in the human body. It increases our body’s ability to fight off viruses.
Lowering blood pressure and lowering blood lipids
The hydrolases, lipids, and other substances in figs can break down blood lipids and lower blood lipids. If you eat figs often, you can lower blood lipids and reduce the amount of fat that builds up in the blood vessels. It can prevent coronary heart disease and lower blood pressure.
Beauty effect for women
Figs are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, anthocyanins, carbohydrates, and other nutrients. Moderate consumption of some figs by women can eliminate free radicals in the body. It is beneficial for the metabolic process of the facial cells and has a greater effect on the beauty of women.
Heat removal and fluid production
Figs are rich in water. Eating figs have the effect of removing heat and promoting fluid production. It is suitable for sore throat, dry cough, and hoarseness, intestinal heat, constipation, and carbuncle.
The taboo of eating figs
Figs have a sweet and delicious taste and are rich in nutrients. Eating figs can ingest a variety of nutrients for the body, such as: sugar, protein, fat, crude fiber, carbohydrates, citric acid, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients.
It has the effect of moisturizing the intestines, strengthening the stomach and eliminating food, promoting body fluids, and quenching thirst.
However, figs should not be eaten in large quantities because of the high sugar content of figs. Excessive sugar consumption in a short period of time can cause physical discomforts such as sore throat and nausea. It is recommended to eat 3-5 figs at a time.
What are the side effects of figs
By eating too much figs, you may face more adverse conditions.
Causes obesity
Ripe figs contain large amounts of sugars such as glucose, fructose and starch. Consumption of large amounts of glucose raises blood sugar levels. If blood sugar cannot metabolize on time, it is converted into fat and stored in the body. Fat deposits can lead to obesity.
Aggravate diarrhoea
Figs have a natural laxative effect. They have a strong diuretic and diarrheal effect. They can be used to moisturize the intestines and have a laxative effect. If they are consumed in excess during diarrhea, they aggravate diarrhea.
Possibility of allergies
Squeeze some white juice from freshly picked fig pedicels. These liquids are highly corrosive. Therefore, if you eat these figs directly, you are more likely to develop allergies. The most common here is the oral cavity. Then ulcers and red lips appear.
