FIGS . . . . FIGS .. . . Figs, Figs their nutrition and health benefits o f Figs. . .

The fig was used by man in ancient civilizations.
Native to western Asia and the Mediterranean areas,
it spread to Arabia, Syria, and Israel. Figs are  species 
of the  many rainforest ecosystems.
The fig occupies a high position among fruits. It is soft,
sweet and puply, this delicious fruit promotes health.  
The  pear shaped hollow fruit, with sugary pulp and 
many small seeds of golden color sticking to it's wall  cavity.
Fig is native to the Middle East and western Asia.
It is believed to be the first ever fruit tree that was cultivated
by man. Botanically, it belongs to the mulberry family.
There are hundreds of fig varieties.
The Brown Turkey Figs  has brownish / copper-colored skin,  Celeste figs are about the size of an egg.
The ancient Greeks introduced the fig to neighboring countries.
The Romans were known to have transported figs into all the temperate zones of Europe.
Figs are seasonal fruits that are found in the western parts 
of Asia. However, dried figs are always available. 
The figs tree is a member of mulberry family.
Health benefits of figs are the presence of minerals, vitamins
and fiber  in them. Figs contain vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and chlorine.
Figs Lower cholesterol, helps  prevent coronary heart disease, fiber content in figs give protection against breast cancer.  
Fig has  anti-diabetic properties. Fig helps reduce the amount 
of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Fig is rich in Potassium. Potassium helps to control blood sugar. Figs are rich in Calcium. Calcium helps to strengthen bones.
About 87 percent of the fig crop is dried for market.
Figs have a high sugar content, so they are great producers 
of energy. They are best eaten raw and fresh; however, dried
figs may also give nourishment to the body, especially in the winter.
Both white and black figs are highly perishable when fresh.
Good quality  must be fully ripe. The ripe fig is rather soft.
Figs are great culinary ingredients like the fig bar or fig flavored cookies.
Figs are good for preventing constipation, anemia, digestion
and cancer.