The efficacy and function of fig peel

Figs are a particularly popular and delicious fruit in life. They are tender and sweet in taste. However, some people will remove the skin of figs directly when eating them and only eat the flesh inside. In fact, this is both troublesome and wasteful, because the skin of figs can also be eaten, and it has high edible effects. Next, let us understand the specific effects and functions of fig skin.

The efficacy and function of fig peel

1. Prevent hyperlipidemia

People can prevent hyperlipidemia by eating fig peels, because fig peels are rich in active enzymes and hydrolases. After being absorbed by the human body, these active enzymes can accelerate the decomposition and metabolism of fat in the body and prevent the body's absorption of cholesterol. They can reduce blood viscosity and prevent the increase of blood lipids. Eating figs with the skin regularly can also prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease.

2. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

The nutritional value of fig peel is no worse than that of fig flesh. People eat figs directly with the peel, which can absorb a large amount of dietary fiber and pectin. These substances can lubricate the intestines and soften the stool, shorten the body's defecation time, and play an important role in moisturizing the intestines, promoting bowel movements, and clearing the intestines and detoxifying. Eating fig peel regularly can also prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoidal colitis.

3. Beauty and skin care

Fig peel can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, clean out toxins in the body and prevent these toxins from harming human skin. In addition, the vitamins and trace elements contained in fig peel can increase the activity of human skin cells and promote skin cell regeneration. It can increase skin elasticity, delay skin aging, and make human skin quality gradually improve. Its beauty effect is particularly obvious.

4. Enhance disease resistance

People eat figs and fig peels together to absorb rich amino acids, as well as some natural polysaccharides and trace elements. The dozen or so amino acids it contains are all important substances necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. After being absorbed by the human body, these amino acids can also enhance the body's own immune function and improve the body's disease resistance.

After understanding the effects and functions of fig peel, everyone will know that fig peel also has many benefits to the human body. When you eat figs in the future, you can eat the peel together with the peel after washing it. That will make the figs have better edible effects.