INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Losing weight is all about eating healthy and including low fat and low-calorie foods in your regular diet
One such food is fig (or anjeer), which helps stimulate weight loss and consuming it as a part of a calorie-controlled balanced diet can
also cut the bulge in the abdominal area
Additionally, figs are known to have many nutrients that help keep your body healthy
According to the book, 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, figs can be enjoyed fresh or dried
Both types of figs are beneficial for maintaining blood pressure; thanks to their high potassium levels
Moreover, figs are beneficial for ensuring a good digestive system and improving bone health
We tell you how figs make an important food to help you lose weight, the healthy way
Has High Fibre ContentThis is one of the most important reasons that make figs amazing for weight loss
Anjeer contains a large amount of dietary fibres that can fill your stomach easily and keep you fuller for longer time, further helping you
control your total calorie intake in a day
Additionally, fibres also stimulate the bowel movement, thereby, strengthening the digestive system.(: How To Eat Anjeer: 6 Delicious Ways
Helps In Proper DigestionApart from the dietary fibre that helps promote proper digestion, it is a digestive enzyme named Ficin that works
efficiently along with other enzymes secreted by your digestive tract in order to digest food quickly
A healthy digestive system is key to losing weight as well as reducing belly fat
Figs Help Burn CaloriesThe presence of omega-3 fatty acids in anjeer are said to burn more calories in the muscles during exercises
This healthy fatty acid content plays a vital role in your weight loss journey
In fact, omega-3 fatty acids are known to keep your heart and cardiovascular health in check.4
Is A Substitute To SugarIf you have a sweet tooth, you'd know how tough it is to shun sugar completely while dieting
The idea is to not give up sugar but to find healthy substitutes for it
While raw honey, jaggery, date palm sugar and coconut sugar make for healthy alternatives, figs are also counted amongst these substitutes
Anjeer is sweet in taste and hence, they can easily control your craving for something sweet; moreover, it comparatively adds lesser
calories to your body than other sugary options
Moreover, figs help you keep satiated for longer, thereby, keeping you away from grabbing other sweets.(: Is It Safe For Diabetics To Eat
Ups Your MetabolismFigs are high in minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper and magnesium, and vitamins like vitamin
A and B, all of which are important for proper metabolism of the body.6
Is Low In CaloriesFigs are low in calories; so whenever you are looking for some snacking, choose to pick some figs than other 'diet'
foods.How To Use Anjeer For Weight LossFigs can be eaten whole, fresh or dried
The best part about them is that they can be used as artificial sweeteners
So, you can easily replace sugar with figs in your cakes and puddings
It is said that figs soaked in water overnight do wonders on your body
In fact, you could also eat them as it is.Please ensure that figs are not consumed in large quantities as they are highly sweet and may not
suit your body, especially if you are a diabetic.
