I've been a huge fan of Organic Figs for almost all of my life The seeds are actually a useful source of fibre. The pulp of the fruit is also an extraordinary type of water soluble fibre. All in all figs are neat if you suffer with hard stools.

Because figs come from a tropical climate aflatoxins can be a problem also salmonella can be a possible issue when the figs are coming from athird world or developing country. The highest quality figs come from Turkey including the famous Lerida Fig.

Figs are extremely high in Tryptophan ( 5HTP ) which is believed to help with getting a good night's sleep. This makes dried figs particularly well liked by people attempting to fight sleeplessness. Organic Figs are also great at helping to relax the mind and body after a busy day at work and theyare even reputed to help in the bed!

I like to buy my figs generally online because theyare so heavy and you can get some great prices. However , sometimes I buy them from my local whole food shop, but infrequently the quality can be poor. Poor quality dried figs can be very dry and sugary. The sugar appearance is from the fructose and it's totally natural. If you want to freshen up the dried figs that have crystallised it is simple - just wash them!

I have to admit that I'd be lost without figs. They are so healthful and good for you. Fresh figs naturally are better but dried figs are still packed with nutriments.

I've been a runner for many years and i have been experimenting with using wholefoods in my diet. I really think that dried fruit is one of the best forms of energy for athletes. The dried figs are a great slow release energy foods.

Figs are one of the few fruit that may be able to fruit all year around, so theyare great at supporting wild life. The fig tree is a great way of locking carbon into the soil. So if you eat dried figs you arenot only saving yourself but you are saving the planet!

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