Figs for cancer
Figs for cancer
Figs are not only the main ingredient in a very popular cookie, the fig bar, but are a culinary delicacy
par excellence. Part of the wonder of the fig comes from its unique taste and texture. Figs are lusciously
sweet and feature a complex texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin,
and the crunchiness of their seeds.Figs are offer an incredibly delectable flavor that is somewhat like a
raisin, less intense than a date, but still creamy, sweet and indulgent that you just won’t get elsewhere.
You can use dried figs anywhere you would normally use a date, whether it be in raw desserts, smoothies,
dried granola bars, raw energy bites or however else you enjoy using dried fruit.
Figs are high in fiber, which is a key nutrient in the battle in opposition to cancer. Figs are a rich
source of potassium, calcium, vitamin B6 and iron. (For better iron absorption, consume figs with a citrus
fruit or other sources of vitamin C.) Japanese researchers have used fig extracts as injections or oral
formulas to shrink tumors in cancer patients. A word of caution: Dried figs are large in sugar and calories.
Not only this Prostate cancer can be a devastating prognosis for a man. More than 33,000 American men die
from this disease each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Changing your diet is important for
preventing prostate cancer, and adding dried figs to your meal plan may be a good option.
Fig supplies healthy amounts of dietary fiber, which keeps your system regulated and may have a positive
effect on weight management. According to one study, the fruits with the most fiber content include apples,
dates, figs, pears, and prunes, and there was a 34% reduction in breast cancer risk among women who consumed
the most fruit fiber, compared to those who ate the least.Moreover,European Journal of Cancer Prevention"
indicates that oxidative stress on cells may trigger cellular changes that lead to prostate cancer as well
as the progression of the disease, but antioxidants — such as the kind found in dried figs — guards against
oxidative stress.