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Ficus carica | Moraceae | common fig
Edible Characteristics:
Ripe figs are edible raw, cooked or dried. Figs are usually pear-shaped and up to 5 cm. in diameter. They are green to maroon-brown.
Health Benefits:
Figs are known to be high in potassium making them a great fruit to help decrease high blood pressure. Figs are also high in dietary fiber which promotes satiety, helping you feel full and reducing food cravings. These benefits also contribute to weight loss. Studies show a diet that includes regular consumption of figs decrease women’s risk of breast cancer by 34%!
