Why figs have attracted attention for their nutritional value
Figs are naturally sweet fruits that provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. Both fresh and dried varieties have been eaten for thousands of years and have also played a role in traditional approaches
to wellness.
The fruit is not the only part of the fig plant that has been used traditionally. Fig leaves can be infused in hot water to make tea, while the milky sap produced by the plant has also been investigated for several possible applications.
Fresh figs can be eaten whole, including the skin. They should be washed carefully before eating, particularly
