F R E S H
F I G S
Have you ever eatten a raw, freshly ripened fig? OH.. MY HEAVENS. There is a reason why figs are called the 'fruit of the gods' & quite frankly they are most scrumptious!
This morning I had these little sweet creatures just the way they were. No prosciutto. No goat cheese. No fancy schmancy honey. Nothing! I love the natural flavor that shines through! I definitely am a fan which surprised me because I absolutely freaking haaaaaaaate FIG NEWTONS!! Hello, isn't that a just a sweet treat for old people that can't really chomp on like crunchy, chocolate chip cookies? :D
Aside from being most aesthetically pleasing to the eyes- with all the vivid colors from the skin & seeds - these little fruits are actually quite good for you too!
Here are some of the key points on the health benniez of figs:
- good source of potassium! bye bananazzzz
- excellent source of calcium, too
- fiber rich & almost helps you lose weight ;)
- full of antioxidants for optimum health & wellness
Dried figs which are very popular in stores (since the peak season for fresh figs are just during the summer) can be found year round . They are sweeter & actually have a ton of perks to them as well but I really enjoyed having these little guys fresh. There are countless recipes I've seen- fig butter/ jam/ compote, fig smoothies, figs on pizza, figs in cake! Absolutely endless.
So, since there are so many farmer's markets around town (hopefully near you as well) I highly recommend going out there & picking up a few of these delightful fruits!
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