Fruit
Fig
A sweet, seedy fruit rich in fiber and minerals, a time-honored gentle remedy for constipation.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 92/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
The fig is the fruit of the fig tree, enjoyed fresh in late summer or dried year-round, with tiny edible seeds and a soft, honeyed flesh.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support regular, comfortable digestion
- May help support healthy blood pressure with its potassium
- May help support bone health with calcium and other minerals
- May help support steady, natural energy
🥗 Nutrition
Per 3 dried figs (~40g) · about 110 calories
- Fiber 5g
- Potassium 271mg
- Calcium 53mg
- Iron 0.8mg
- Sugars 24g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat a few fresh or dried figs (soaking dried figs in water overnight softens them and adds gentle laxative effect); enjoy with plenty of water.
How much: A few figs as needed, with plenty of water.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, sweet and full of tiny seeds and fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → that make them a gentle, time-honored remedy for constipation. They're also rich in minerals like calcium and potassium. Soaking dried figs overnight softens them and enhances their soothing, regularity-supporting effect.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- High in natural sugar, especially dried — mind portions, particularly with diabetes.
- The fiber can cause gas if you eat a lot at once; build up gradually.
- Otherwise a very safe whole food.
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