You must get some dates and figs. These are tasty fruits, that look like oversized raisins. Both have wrinkly textures and are rich in nutrients. However, these are totally different, some people can easily mistake one of the other.
What are the DATES?
Before you get all excited about this beautiful date, you should know that I am talking about the fruit and not the romantic activities that lovers usually do. The date fruit is taken from the date palm tree.
It looks like an oversized raisin with its dark wrinkly skin. Just like their miniature lookalike, dates are very sweet fruits and are often served dried.
Dates originally came from Middle Eastern countries and were soon grown in other countries including North Africa and America. In the U.S., dates are usually grown in the state of Arizona and California.
Vitamins and Nutrients
Dates can be eaten as it is, or you can add some nuts such as walnuts and almonds to it to enhance its flavors. Some cream cheese would do you good as well.
Aside from having a sweet taste that makes it a great fruit snakes, dates also possess several vitamins and nutrients. For every 100 grams of dates, you will find 6.7 g of fiber, 696 mg of potassium, 0.4 mg of copper, 0.3 mg of manganese, 54 mg of magnesium, and 0.2 mg of vitamin B6.
Since the date fruit contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients, it is easily connected with several health benefits including weight loss, reduces the risk of heart disease, enhanced bowel movements, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of iron deficiency, and even colon cancer prevention.
However, since dates are sweet, so you should be careful not to consume the dates too much since it contains 66.5 gms of sugar per 100 grams.
Aside from having a sweet taste that makes it a great fruit snakes, dates also possess several vitamins and nutrients. For every 100 grams of dates, you will find 6.7 g of fiber, 696 mg of potassium, 0.4 mg of copper, 0.3 mg of manganese, 54 mg of magnesium, and 0.2 mg of vitamin B6.
Since the date fruit contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients, it is easily connected with several health benefits including weight loss, reduces the risk of heart disease, enhanced bowel movements, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of iron deficiency, and even colon cancer prevention.
However, since dates are sweet, so you should be careful not to consume the dates too much since it contains 66.5 gms of sugar per 100 grams.
What is A FIG?
Fig is a small Fruit that comes from the ficus tree. Just like dates, figs come in multiple colors and sizes and this is usually served as dried. However, a lot of people still prefer eating figs fresh out of the ficus tree since eating it raw is deemed to be given off more health benefits.
Fresh Figs originally came from Mediterranean regions and Middle Eastern and soon made it out of American and European region. Dried figs on the other hand, mostly came from northern regions.
Figs can easily be added to several meals. I personally prefer adding it to plain oatmeal to add a sense of sweetness. Aside from oatmeal, you can also try adding figs to yogurt and salads. It also makes for a great addition to a cheese platter.
Fresh Figs originally came from Mediterranean regions and Middle Eastern and soon made it out of American and European region. Dried figs on the other hand, mostly came from northern regions.
Figs can easily be added to several meals. I personally prefer adding it to plain oatmeal to add a sense of sweetness. Aside from oatmeal, you can also try adding figs to yogurt and salads. It also makes for a great addition to a cheese platter.
Health Benefits of FIGS
Another similarity figs have with dates is that they are also pretty healthy. Though figs don't contain as many vitamins and nutrients as dates do, figs have been used for its health benefits for a really long time.
Even since ancient Egyptian times, figs have been a source of energy since it contains plenty of fibers and anti-oxidants. Figs are very rich in fiber, making it a natural laxative that will easily help you regulate your bowel moments and improve your digestive systems. But dried fig fruits work more effectively in the gastrointestinal department since the human body absorbs more fiber from food with fewer liquids.
Aside from regulating bowel movements, figs can also be used for several medical conditions. You can use fig skins to treat skin rashes, swollen gums, and warts effectively. It can also be used for curing sore throats when mixed in with some water or milk.
Aside from regulating bowel movements, figs can also be used for several medical conditions. You can use fig skins to treat skin rashes, swollen gums, and warts effectively. It can also be used for curing sore throats when mixed in with some water or milk.
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