23/08/2023
The summertime is also the season of figs- a fruit as sweet as honey. Referred to as the "heavenly fruit of the Mediterranean," here on , we fondly recognize it as the nurturer of Dalmatia.
The reason is that it's not just enjoyed fresh but also dried, and used to make jam, brandy, liqueur, and numerous sweets. In times past, figs were made into sweet treats for Christmas because there were no other delicacies.
Rooted in history, figs were among the first plants cultivated for human consumption. Interestingly, Cleopatra herself embraced fig-based preparations to maintain her skin's renowned softness.
Beholded as one of the healthiest fruits, the fig is a true gift from nature. It brims with phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. This nutritional powerhouse bestows a rich blend of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B, C, A, and K.
The abundance of antioxidants in fresh figs acts as a shield against premature ageing, cancer, and heart-related ailments.
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