The efficacy, effects and eating methods of dried figs

Figs are a very popular fruit in life. They are sweet and soft when ripe, but their shelf life is relatively short. Many people dry them in order to extend their shelf life. So what are the benefits of dried figs? How should they be eaten in normal times?

The efficacy and function of dried figs

1. Increase appetite and cleanse the intestines

Dried figs retain most of the nutrients in fresh figs. They can provide the human body with rich citric acid, lipase and proteolytic enzyme nutrients, which can speed up the digestion and absorption of food in the body, increase appetite and promote digestion. The lipids they contain can also cleanse the intestines, detoxify and prevent constipation.

2. Prevent high blood pressure

The nutrients such as lipase and hydrolase contained in dried figs can accelerate the decomposition of fat and protein in the human body, prevent increased blood lipids, accelerate blood circulation, stabilize blood pressure and protect blood vessels. Regular consumption of dried figs can prevent high blood pressure and reduce the occurrence of coronary heart disease.

How to eat dried figs

1. Stew

Dried figs are a great ingredient for stewing soup. You can prepare 200 grams of tenderloin, cut it into thin strips, blanch it in boiling water, then wash the dried figs, break them in the middle or put them into the soup pot together with the processed shredded meat, add appropriate amount of water and stew them together. After the water boils, stew for about half an hour. Add appropriate amount of seasoning according to your needs, and take it out after seasoning and you can eat it.

2. Cook porridge

Cooking porridge with dried figs is also a common way to eat them. When cooking porridge with them, you need to wash them in advance, then break them into small pieces, and then prepare appropriate amounts of rice, mung beans, red beans and other porridge ingredients. You can also prepare appropriate amounts of red dates and longan meat. Wash them together, add the prepared dried figs, then add appropriate amount of water, cook them together into porridge and add appropriate amount of white sugar for seasoning.