I grew up snacking on those two gems.
Dates or dried figs. Slip a couple of these in your kid’s lunch bags, they will thank you later :). Dates are packed with an impressive list of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals such as iron , potassium , calcium, manganese, and copper.
Rich in dietary fiber, they bind toxins out of the system and slow blood sugar absorption. They are also rich in polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins which possess anti inflammatory and anti infection properties.
They are: -a great source of antioxidant flavonoids such as ß-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. -known to protect against multiple cancers and age related degenerative diseases.
Dried figs possess high concentrations of energy, minerals, and vitamins as well rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates, and pantothenic acid. These vitamins function as co-factors for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats , very important for the methylation cycle and liver detox processes.
The bud macerat used in gemmmotherapy Ficus carica is a great natural anti-depressant it can heal the gastrointestinal mucosa and regulate the gastric juices. It also acts as an anticoagulant in cases of thrombosis and arteriosclerosis.
