Rich in antioxidants and nutritive compounds, figs can boost your immune system, warm you up in the winter, and help prevent cancer. Like the fruit, their leaves are antimicrobial and antitumor. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), they are known to cleanse and help generate fluids. 

Six Incredible Facts About Figs:

1. Figs are not really a fruit!! They’re an inverted flower; the fig blooms inside its pod.
2. Figs are an excellent source of prebiotics that improve overall gut health. They are an excellent source of calcium and potassium, which improve bone density.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers figs a Yin/Yang balancing food.
4. A diet of figs was fed to the Roman gladiators to help build their stamina. The Spartan athletes also ate figs to build strength.
5. Fig leaves are considered to have insulin-lowering properties, allowing a diabetic to reduce the amount of insulin needed.
6. Figs are one of the fruits that actually gain nutritional value when dried. While they contain sugar, they also contain fiber, important nutrients, and antioxidants to support heart and gut health, strong bones, and a healthy immune system.

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