Figs (Anheer)

 

Fig (Anjeer)

It is commonly known as Angeer .It is a soft pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried.

In market it is generally available in dry form all year around.

Health Benefits of eating figs

Having figs in diet is very beneficial for our health. They are a very good natural source of soluble fiber, sugar, a number of minerals & Vitamins and Energy.

Improve Our Digestion

From a long time Angeer is supposed to improve our digestion and give relief in constipation and making our intestine strong.

Due to its high soluble fiber it acts as a natural laxative and help in improving bowel movement  

Improve Blood Pressure

It is a good source of potassium which is supposed to improve blood pressure

Help in Weight loss by Dieting

Having 2-3 Angeer between two longer meals gap during diet do not you feel Hungary.  

Improve Fertility

Because of its high iron content it is supposed to improve fertility of both male and female.

It is generally taken with milk to improve reproductive health.

Good for Heart Health

It help in reducing bad cholesterol and  excess fat from the body and thus improve heart health.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)*
Energy		310 kJ (74 kcal)
Carbohydrates		19.2 g
Sugars		16.3 g
Dietary fiber		3 g
Fat		0.3 g
Protein		0.8 g
Vitamins	Quantity		%DV†
Vitamin A equiv.	7 μg		1%
Thiamine (B1)	0.06 mg		5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.05 mg		4%
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg		3%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	6%0.3 mg		Pantothenic acid (B5)
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg		8%
Folate (B9)	6 μg		2%
Vitamin C	2 mg		2%
Vitamin E	0.11 mg		1%
Vitamin K	4.7 μg		4%
Minerals	Quantity		%DV†
Calcium	35 mg		4%
Iron	0.4 mg		3%
Magnesium	17 mg		5%
Manganese	0.13 mg		6%
Phosphorus	14 mg		2%
Potassium	232 mg		5%
Sodium	232 mg		0%
Zinc	0.15 mg		2%
Other constituents		Quantity
Water		79 g
*Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Food Data Central

Religious Reference of Figs

·         Sura 95 of the Qur'an is named al-Tīn (Arabic for "The Fig"), as it opens with the oath "By the fig and the olive." The fruit is also mentioned elsewhere in the Qur'an. Within the Hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari records Muhammad 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.

·         According to Hindu scriptures, asvattha (Sanskrit: अश्वत्थ, IAST: aśvattha) (or Assattha) at is, the Sacred Fig, is a sacred tree for the Hindus and has been extensively mentioned in texts pertaining to Hinduism, mentioned as 'peepul' (Ficus religiosa) in Rig Veda mantra I.164], a tree under which Gautam Buddha meditated and gained enlightenment.

·         In the Biblical Book of Genesis, Adam and Eve clad themselves with fig leaves (Genesis 3:7) after eating the "forbidden fruit" from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

·       According to the Aggadah (Jewish text), the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden was not an apple, but a fig

Disclaimer: The information in this website is just for general understanding and educational purpose and is not meant for any type of medical treatment as every individual reader has its own unique requirement. The reader should consult their physician or dietitian before taking any edible for any treatment purpose.