Benefits of fig porridge

Below I will introduce to you two benefits of fig porridge. I hope you will like what I have shared.

Fig porridge

The benefits of fig porridge

1. Figs have a high edible rate, with the edible part of fresh fruits reaching 97%, and dried fruits and candied fruits reaching 100%. They are low in acid and have no hard and large seeds, so they are especially suitable for the elderly and children.

2. Figs are rich in amino acids, with fresh figs containing 1.0% and dried figs containing 5.3%. 18 types of amino acids have been discovered so far. Figs have a high utilization value because they contain all eight essential amino acids for the human body, and they also have the highest content of aspartic acid (1.9% dry weight), which is very effective in fighting leukemia, restoring physical strength, and eliminating fatigue. Therefore, a fig drink is used as a "coffee substitute" abroad.

3. Figs have a high content of dry matter, 14-20% for fresh figs and more than 70% for dried figs. Among them, the glucose content that can be directly absorbed and utilized by the human body accounts for 34.3% (dry weight), fructose accounts for 31.2% (dry weight) and sucrose accounts for only 7.82% (dry weight). Therefore, the calories are low and it is called a low-calorie food in Japan. Domestic medical research has proved that it is a weight loss health food.

4. Figs contain polysaccharides, accounting for 6.49% (dry weight), mainly arabinose and galactose, which have certain anti-aging effects.

5. Figs contain a variety of vitamins, especially carotene. The fresh fruit contains 30 mg/100g, and the dried fruit contains 70 mg/100g, which is higher than peaches, grapes, plums, pears, citrus and persimmons.

The effect of fig porridge

1. Figs contain malic acid, citric acid, lipase, protease, hydrolase, etc., which can help the body digest food and promote appetite. Because they contain a variety of lipids, they have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements.

2. The lipase and hydrolase contained in figs have the function of lowering blood lipids and decomposing blood lipids, which can reduce the deposition of fat in blood vessels, thereby playing a role in lowering blood pressure and preventing coronary heart disease;

3. Figs have anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling effects, and can relieve sore throat and swelling;

4. The serum of unripe fruits contains active ingredients such as psoralen and bergapten. The juice of ripe fruits can be extracted from an aromatic substance called benzaldehyde. Both have the effects of preventing and fighting cancer and enhancing the body's disease resistance. They can prevent the occurrence of various cancers, delay the development of transplanted adenocarcinoma and lymphosarcoma, promote their degeneration, and will not be toxic to normal cells.