There are many superfoods that do not get their due importance compared to other over-hyped foods like chia seeds and blueberries, and “fig” is one of them. Fig, also called “anjeer” in Hindi, is a nutrient-dense fruit loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats that is affordable and easily available throughout the year, whether in fresh or dry form. Soaked figs are thought to be more beneficial than fresh variety, particularly when trying to lose weight. So, let’s find out if there’s any substance behind these beliefs"

Starting with calories, there are approximately 50 calories in a single dried fig and 100 gm of fresh figs have 100 calories. The best thing about figs is that you can eat the flesh, fruit, and the seeds as well. As we have mentioned above, fig is a nutrient powerhouse with vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium. Figs have been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. The polyphenols in figs have antioxidant properties and fight free radicals. The majority of minerals found in figs boost metabolism and are necessary to run all functions smoothly. Minerals are nutrients that are necessary to run a lot of important body functions, from carrying blood to your vital organs to relaying neurotransmitters in the brain. Calcium and magnesium are some minerals that are required to run up to 300 functi...