What are the nutrition facts of dried fig 100g? - #10063
So I’ve been on this health kick lately, and one of the things I’ve started eating is dried figs. Honestly, I love how sweet they are, and they’re so convenient to snack on. But I’m also trying to lose a bit of weight (nothing crazy, just like 5-7 kg), and I’m wondering if dried figs are actually helping or hurting my goals. I Googled dried fig nutrition facts 100g, and what came up surprised me. Apparently, they’re super high in sugar? Like, I knew they were sweet, but I didn’t expect it to be that much. I saw something saying 100g of dried figs has around 250 calories and nearly 50-60g of carbs, most of which is sugar. That’s a LOT, right? But then there’s also a good amount of fiber (around 10g), and people keep saying they’re full of vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. So, now I’m confused – are they good for weight loss or not? I also read that dried figs have some Ayurvedic benefits, like helping with digestion and even boosting immunity. I do have a bit of a sluggish digestion, especially after eating heavier meals, and I was hoping dried figs might help with that. But if they’re so high in sugar, is that counterproductive? Could eating them daily actually cause weight gain instead of helping me stay healthy? Also, is there any truth to dried figs being good for joint pain or hormonal balance? I’ve had some knee pain lately (probably from sitting at a desk too long), and my menstrual cycles have been a bit irregular. Could dried figs help with those issues too? Here’s the thing – I usually eat about 4-5 dried figs a day, which I think comes to around 100g. Is that too much? Should I cut back? If I’m eating other fruits during the day, does that make it worse? Oh, and I’ve also heard soaking them overnight makes them healthier somehow. Is that true, or is it just a myth? If you could help me understand dried fig nutrition facts 100g better in the context of Ayurvedic advice, that’d be awesome. I really want to know if I should keep them in my diet or if I’m overdoing it.
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