Thursday, April 24, 2008

Figs

Iranian Figs
The ancient Greeks realised the health benefits of figs and included them in the diet of the athletes for the first Olympic games.

Rich in:
- High fibre
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Iron

Turkish Figs
Turkish Figs are fat-free, sodium-free and, like other plant foods, cholesterol-free. A small serving of about 1 1/2 turkish figs equals one fruit exchange, or 15 grams of carbohydrate, provided in the form of glucose and fructose.

Benefit(s)
-Helps in weight management programs