Figs & Rhubarb

Because I do Natural Health Research and I have been researching certain fruits for my gardening ventures, I am featuring Figs and Rhubarb. I found out this week that Fig Trees actually respond well to having their roots restricted. That is the way some gardeners used to grow them and

it is apparently good for fruiting.

I also discovered that Rhubarb Stalks have lots of goodness to offer us, nutritionally speaking. It is endowed with Vitamin B Complex such as folates, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, and pantothenic acid. They also have Vitamin A and Antioxidants. In addition to these, they have a good content of Vitamin K1 that has a potential role in bone health by promoting bone formation and strengthening activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels in the diet may help to limit neuronal damage in the brain; thus, has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's.

14 figs health benefits

1. Prevent cancer

Coumarin content of the figs, may also reduce the risk of Prostate Cancer. Eating figs regularly can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.

2. Reduce cholesterol

The soluble fiber found in figs called Pectin helps in reducing blood cholesterol.

3. Prevent high blood pressure and heart attack

The content of Potassium, Omega 3 and Omega 6 on fig fruit helps to maintain blood pressure and coronary heart attacks.

4. Help cure diabetes

Figs leaves have healing properties. Decoction of fig leaves can help patients with diabetes reduces the amount of insulin intake.

5. Consume figs can reduce fatigue, improve brain memory and prevent anemia.

6. Because laxative effect, consume the fruit is very helpful for treating chronic constipation.

7. Daily consumption of figs is an effective drug for the treatment of hemorrhoids cure.

8. When applied to the skin, baked figs can cure inflammations like abscesses and ulcers.

9. Due to its high water content, mashed figs acts as an excellent skin cleanser and helps in preventing and curing acne.

10. Figs are rich in calcium and calcium is an excellent alternative for the therapeutic treatment of people who are allergic to dairy products.

11. Figs are rich in natural Benzaldehid as Phenol and Anti-Tumor Agent and Micro-organisms can kill pathogens, fungus and virus in the human body.

12. Fig fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which makes them very effective for weight loss program (Obesity).

13. Content of Calcium and Potassium in figs prevent bone thinning (osteoporosis), and helps to increase bone density.

14. Content of Tryptophan in figs, induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleep disorders such as insomnia.

5 ways rhubarb will boost your health

1. Rhubarb contains antioxidants like lycopene and anthocyanins, helping to fight off disease.
2. It apparently can help lower cholesterol, boosting your heart health.
3. Rhubarb stalks are a good source of fibre, benefiting your digestive health.
4. It contains vitamin K, an essential property that helps with blood clotting, protecting the bones and help fighting off liver and prostate cancer.
5. Rhubarb is also a good source of vitamin C (great for a healthy immune system), calcium, potassium and magnesium.