20/02/2015
The Benefits of the Fig for Human Beings !
[I swear] by the fig and the olive. (Qur'an, 95:1)
Sahih al-Bukhari records Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him stating:
"If I had to mention a fruit that descended from paradise, I would say this is it because the paradisiacal fruits do not have pits, eat from these fruits for they prevent hemorrhoids, prevent piles and help gout."
Throughout the years figs have been used as a remedy for everything from constipation, gangrene and boils to scurvy, cancer and haemorrhoids.
Figs are known to be an energizing health tonic, they: act as a natural laxative, aid digestion, help to relieve the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), help to fight cancer and the juice kills roundworms and bacteria
Japanese scientists have isolated an anti-cancer chemical contained in figs called ‘benzaldehyde’, which is used to treat advanced cancer patients.
Other researchers have isolated enzymes known as ‘ficins’ in figs, which aids digestion. The high fibre in figs makes them a perfect natural laxative. Fibre also makes you feel full, so eating figs is said to prevent over-eating.
Figs also contain a small amount of Vitamin B6, said to help relieve pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
Health benefits of the fig for diabetic patients
The American Diabetes Association recommends figs for a high fiber treat. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Fig is rich in Potassium. Potassium helps to control blood sugar. Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties
Figs help Lower cholesterol
Figs contain Pectin, a soluble fiber. When fiber goes through the digestive system, it mops up globes of cholesterol and carries them out of body.
Figs Prevent coronary heart disease
Containing 92% water, this melon acts as a natural diuretic that cleanses your kidney and bladder.
Dried figs contain phenol, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Prevent colon cancer
The presence of fiber helps to mop up and usher out cancer causing substances.
Protection against post-menopausal breast cancer
Fiber content in figs give protection against breast cancer.
Prevention of hypertension
People used to take more sodium in the form of salt. Low potassium and high sodium level may lead to hypertension. Figs are high in potassium but low in sodium. So, it helps to avoid hypertension.
Strengthens bones
Figs are rich in Calcium. Calcium helps to strengthen bones.
Urinary calcium loss
People having high salt diet may be affected by increased urinary calcium loss. Potassium content in figs helps to avoid that.
Prevent macular degeneration
Vision loss in older people is due to macular degeneration. Fruits and figs generally are good for avoiding this condition.
Relief for throat
The high mucilage content in figs, helps to heal and protect sore throats
Prevent constipation
There are 5 grams of fiber per three-fig serving. So, it helps in healthy bowel function and prevents constipation.
Weight loss
The fiber in figs also helps to reduce weight and is recommended for obese people. Take care - figs also result in weight gain, especially when consumed with milk.
Figs have a higher fibre level than any other fruit or vegetable. One single dried fig provides two grams of fibre: 20% of the daily recommended intake. Research over the last fifteen years or so has revealed that the fibre in plant foods is very important for the regular functioning of the digestive system. It is known that fibre in foods assists the digestive system and also helps reduce the risk of some forms of cancer. Nutritionists describe eating figs, which are rich in fibre, as an ideal way of increasing one's fibre intake.
Fibrous foodstuffs are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble. Foods rich in insoluble fibre facilitate the passage of substances to be expelled from the body through the intestine by adding water to them. They thus accelerate the digestive system and ensure its regular functioning.
It has also been established that foods containing insoluble fibre have a protective effect against colon cancer. Foods rich in soluble fibre, on the other hand, have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood by more than 20%. These are therefore of the greatest importance in reducing the risk of heart attack. Excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood collect in the arteries, hardening and narrowing them. Depending on which organ's blood vessels the cholesterol accumulates in, disorders connected to that organ arise.
For example, if cholesterol accumulates in the arteries that feed the heart, problems such as heart attacks result. Accumulations of cholesterol in the kidney veins can lead to high blood pressure and kidney deficiency. Furthermore, the intake of soluble fibre is important in terms of regulating blood sugar by emptying the stomach because sudden changes in blood sugar can lead to life-threatening disorders. Indeed, societies with fibre-rich diets have been shown to have far lower incidences of illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
"And declare (O Muhammad) that [the Quran] is a guidance and healing for the believers." (al-Fussilat, 41:44)
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