The efficacy and function of fresh figs How to eat fresh figs

Many people have eaten figs, but the figs many people have eaten are the dehydrated dried figs sold in the market. They don’t know much about fresh figs. In fact, fresh figs are available in large quantities every summer or autumn. It is a delicious fruit with a fresh taste and tempting taste. It not only tastes good but also has excellent health benefits. Next, you will understand the effects and functions of fresh figs, and you will also know how to eat fresh figs.

The efficacy and function of fresh figs

1. Improve digestive function

Improving human digestive function, increasing appetite and promoting digestion are the most important effects of fresh figs. This is because fresh figs are rich in malic acid and citric acid, as well as a variety of active enzymes. After being absorbed by the human body, these substances can promote the secretion of digestive juices, accelerate the decomposition of fat and protein in food, and accelerate the digestion and absorption of food by the stomach and intestines.

2. Protect cardiovascular system

Fresh figs also have a significant protective effect on human cardiovascular system because they are rich in the trace element potassium, which can regulate human blood pressure and accelerate the metabolism of sodium in the body. The pectin and soluble fiber it contains can inhibit the body's absorption of cholesterol, reduce blood viscosity, prevent blood lipids from rising, and reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis.

How to Eat Fresh Figs

1. Fresh figs are especially suitable for eating directly because they are a delicious fruit with relatively soft flesh. After the fruit is ripe, it can be picked, rinsed with clean water and eaten directly. There is no need to remove the skin when eating. This will allow the body to absorb more abundant nutrients and allow the health benefits of fresh figs to be better exerted.

2. Fresh figs can also be used to make jam. To make jam with fresh figs, you need to wash them with clean water in advance and dry the surface moisture, put them in a food processor, blend them into a puree, take them out and add appropriate amount of rock sugar to mix well and marinate. After the figs are marinated for an hour, put the pulp in a clean stainless steel pot and slowly boil it. After the water boils, simmer it over low heat until it becomes a thick sauce. Take them out and cool them down to get delicious fig jam.

The above introduces the effects and functions of fresh figs, so that everyone knows how to eat fresh figs. If you also like figs, you can eat it according to the method introduced above.