Atthi Pazham

Figs / Anjeer/ Atthi Pazham are high in soluble fiber and natural sugars. Fresh Figs are delicate and perishable so often dried to preserve. These are naturally rich in potassium and hence it is highly recommended for lowering blood-pressure

Some of the benefits of figs are

• Rich in fiber which helps to regulate bowel function and prevent constipation, it also eliminates diarrhea and also stabilize any irregular or unhealthy bowel movements too
• The fiber also helps to reduce weight as well when you consumed it with a glass of milk it helps to increase weight
• Figs contain pectin which is soluble fiber helps to eliminates the excess amount of fat in your body
• Figs are rich in omega-3 and omega 6, these fatty acids are reduce the risk of heart disease and also the major significant of TRIGLYCERIDES (another major factor behind various heart disease) it makes the overall number of triglycerides drop.
• Protect against post menopause breast cancer- the hormonal imbalance of women can often fluctuate it can affect the ability of antioxidants to fight free radicals and these are the prime factors behind development of cancer
• The American association of diabetes recommended figs as a high fiber helps to control the diabetes, they are rich in potassium helps to regulate the amount of sugar which is absorbed by the body after meal. It leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetes who have to regular take of insulin injections
• Figs are rich in calcium helps to strengthening bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis(deficiency of calcium or vitamin D)