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Figs
Figs are a high-fiber food whether raw or dried, while they also provide anywhere from 7 percent to 19 percent of your daily potassium intake depending on how they’re prepared — thus, eating figs helps overcome low potassium levels. Fiber helps aid the digestive system, reduces the risk of heart disease and helps with weight loss by helping you feel full.
Figs have a reputation in traditional medicine as a remedy for many health problems, including as a natural cancer treatment. For instance, a study by the Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry at China Pharmaceutical University shows that some elements contained in figs are toxic to various human cancer cell lines.
Figs nutrition is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which are responsible for strong antioxidant properties that help prevent various of oxidative stress-related medical conditions, such as hepatic and neurodegenerative issues.