Dried Figs (Anjeer)

By:Rohtki Arora, Updated: Nov 16, 2021 | 12:55 IST

Dried Figs

Figs are the fruits exported from the Asian side of Turkey to India. Dried figs are also called sukhe anjeer. Sukhe anjeer are heavily used in Indian desserts. Dried figs taste sweet, soft fleshy. They have a sweet honey like syrup of sorts which makes them juicy. It is used in many sweet dishes as they are naturally sweet. They can also be eaten plain as dry fruits or raisins. Figs are round in shape and with few crunchy seeds in them.



Health Benefits of Dried Figs:

Dried figs contain a great source of dietary fiber. They contain vital minerals including iron, calcium and potassium. They are also rich in antioxidants. Dried figs are full of nutrition. They make the best choice for intelligent snacking. They have no sodium, fat or cholesterol. In some cases they may help to gain weight.

Various Health Benefits of Dried Figs:

  • Rich in dietary fiber.
  • Low in calories.
  • It lowers the bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.
  • Prevents hypertension.
  • Helps to gain weight.
  • Rich in minerals.

Nutritional Benefits of Dried figs:

28gm of dried figs has the following nutritional composition

NUTRITIONAL FACT

MEASURE%(DV)

Calories

84

Fat

0%

Carbohydrates

6%

Fiber

16%

Protein

2%

Sodium

1%

Vitamin D

0%

Calcium

3%



Key Health Benefits of Dried Figs:

1. Good for bone health: Figs contain calcium, which helps to build bone mass and also strengthens bone health. ½ cup of dried figs contain about 8% calcium. The calcium in dried figs helps to prevent osteoporosis.

2. Improves memory: Dried figs are rich in antioxidants. A study found that Omani figs help to improve memory. It also decreases oxidative damage to the brain. They may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

3. Aids in weight management: Dried figs are naturally high in dietary fiber, which improves the nutritional amount of your diet and helps in weight management.

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