The World's Healthiest Foods by George Mateljan

Author:George Mateljan
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: GMF Publishing
Published: 2007-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

Promote Optimal Weight

Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber. Fiber and fiber-rich foods may have a positive effect on weight management. In one study, women who increased their fiber intake with supplements significantly decreased their energy intake, yet their hunger and satiety scores did not change.

Promote Optimal Health

In addition to their blood sugar-stabilizing properties, in in vitro (test tube) studies, Fig leaves have been shown to inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells. Researchers have not yet determined exactly which substances in Fig leaves are responsible for these remarkable healing effects.

The Fig fruit is also a good source of manganese, a cofactor of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme. Manganese-containing SOD protects the mitochondria, the energy producing parts of our cells, from free-radical damage.

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