DRIED FIGS OR ANJEER DURING PREGNANCY

DRIED FIGS  OR  ANJEER DURING  PREGNANCY

Figs are sweet, soft, chewy with crunchy edible seeds which makes it very tasty. During ancient times

when refined sugar was not available; figs were used to sweeten the dishes. While selecting the figs

ensure that they have deep colour and are soft.figs are considered to be symbols of fertility. The fruit

has also been cherished for its enormous nutritional and health benefits. The question arises that  are

figs safe for consumption during pregnancy? The simple answer to this question is that yes . Like many

other dried fruits the dried figs also provides many benefits during pregnancy.

A Fig is essentially a fruit that has a shape similar to a pear. Figs grow in West Asia and the Middle

East region. However, thanks to exports it is readily available in almost all parts of the world even

in the cold countries. Figs can make a nutritious snack during pregnancy. It can pamper your sweet

tooth in a healthy way! However, as each pregnancy is unique, it is always best to check with your

doctor before including figs in your diet.Figs have very high potassium which may help to control blood

pressure and therefore, the hypertension associated with preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition.

Moreover Calcium presence in figs reduces the risk of hypertension and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

It helps your baby to grow strong bones and teeth, healthy nerves and muscles.Figs have a higher overall

mineral profile than any other common fruit or vegetable. They are particularly high in calcium, iron,

potassium, and zinc, key nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.This fruit is highly alkaline, and therefore

alkalizing, which has been shown to help curb cravings. This may help control those less-than-healthy

urges that can sabotage a healthy pregnancy diet.Not only this it is said that the Psoralens, a chemical

found in figs, has been used to treat many skin pigmentation problems and may be beneficial in preventing

melasma, the “mask of pregnancy” .Apart from this Dried figs contain significant amounts of Omega-3 fatty

acids, which are necessary for the optimal development of the fetus and is also associated with a lower

incidence of pre-term labor and premature delivery ,But a pregnant women must take advice before having

figs so that they can know the amount of figs they have to take in their daily routine.