Fig is a fruit commonly known as anjeer. It is eaten in fresh and dried form and is often used as a natural sweetener. 

Importance of figs

The following nutritional value of figs reflects its importance as a part of healthy diet.

• Rich in iron
• Soluble fiber
• Source of natural sugar
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Anti-oxidants

Figs eaten in any form i.e fresh or dry offer various health benefits. It helps lower blood pressure, is good for heart health, and benefits in weight management. The latter can go a long way in improving fertility in women as obesity is one of the major causes of fertility problem. 

Ways to add figs in your diet

Figs can be consumed in the following forms –

• Fresh figs
• Dried figs
• Fig leaves
• Fig leaves tea

Here are few fig recipes you may try including in your meal.

Figs recipes 

Fig shake

Take fresh figs and blend it with milk and banana. This can be very filling and is a sweet drink to improve fertility in women.

Fig smoothie

Ingredients

• Fresh figs
• Chia seeds
• Banana
• Oats
• Honey 

Method

Mix all the ingredients and blend it until smooth. Add water as per your requirement and smoothie is ready to drink.

Figs with avocado 

Ingredients

• Avocado
• Tomato
• Fresh figs
• Pepper
• Garlic
• Cumin
• Lemon
• Honey
• Coriander

Mix the spices with lemon juice and honey. Spread it finely on tomato, figs, garlic and avocado. Refrigerate it for an hour and is ready to eat. 

Figs with cheese

Adding grated goat cheese to fresh chopped figs can benefit in improving fertility in women.

Figs and porridge 

Add fresh or dried chopped figs to wholegrain porridge. It makes an excellent healthy breakfast and is beneficial in women to improve fertility. 

Figs with yogurt

You may add figs to yogurt with or without honey. It can serve you as a healthy snack and also boost fertility.

Cooked figs

Ingredients

• Apple juice
• Lemon
• Cinnamon
• Fresh or dry figs
• Mint leaves 
• Raspberries 

On a very low flame cook apple juice, cinnamon, lemon juice and mint. After 7-10 minutes add figs and continue it for 10- 15 minutes until it becomes soft. Strain the liquid, remove figs. Then add the syrup on figs and raspberries. 

Figs and apple salad

Ingredients 

• Vinegar
• Mustard
• Green onion
• Pepper
• Salt
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Leafy vegetables (as per choice)
• Apple
• Fresh figs
• Pomegranate
• Walnuts
• Dried cranberries 

Method

Mix vinegar, onion, mustard and pepper and add olive oil to it. Then mix the mixture with apple, walnuts, green leafy veggies. Top up with figs, cranberries and pomegranate seeds. Salad is ready to eat.

Conclusion 

There are certain things that one must be cautious while eating figs. Some people are allergic to figs and also there is certain quantity that you must not exceed a day. Take help from your healthcare provider or a dietician before adding figs in your meal.