Organic Figs

$16.99

Organic Dried Figs

What do you think of when you think of figs? I think of cheese boards and delicious salads. But did you know that figs have a ridiculous amount of health benefits? They are the super fruit and super delicious.

Country of Origin: Turkey

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Figs have such a wide variety of nutrients that benefit many areas of the body. Lets dig a little deeper:

They're a natural cancer fighter. Some studies have shown that some elements of figs are actually toxic to certain cancer cells.
Figs and their extracts have been used to treat a wide range of illnesses and diseases including respiratory, reproductive and more.
They're super high in antioxidants (polyphenols), especially dried figs.
Figs help the digestive system, may assist with weight loss (they keep you full), and help to prevent heart disease, all thanks to the high levels of fibre and potassium.
They're essential to the ultra healthy Mediterranean diet

NUTRITION:

Did you know that the nutritional value of figs actually increases after they've been dried? Check out all they have to offer:

Manganese, Vitamin K & potassium
Magnesium, calcium & copper
Iron, phosphorus & Vitamin B6
Thiamine, riboflavin & zinc

100g of dried figs contains:

249 calories, 3.3g of protein, 63.9g of carbohydrates, 0.9g fat, 9.8g fiber

RECIPE:

Fig & Almond No Bake Energy Bites

Author: Wellplated

Ingredients:

15 dried figs
10 pitted dates
1/4 cup almond butter
3/4 cup oats
1/4 cup ground linseed
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Its just too simple. Blend & roll!