Nutrition: One large fig contains 47 calories. One cup of chopped raw figs has about 170 calories, almost all from natural sugars. Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, copper, ...

Servings: 9 to 12. This makes 1 (9-inch) square cake. Note: Like brownies, this rich, square, low cake is best cut in square- or bar-shaped portions for serving at parties, so that people won’t feel ...

So many luscious words have been written in homage to the fresh fig, with its rich history and symbolic ties to abundance and fertility. But I much prefer figs dried and shriveled, with their sweet ...

Dried fruits have an aura of being healthy and natural foods, but the truth is completely different. So how many calories are ...

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J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Feb;24(1):44-50. Dried fruits: excellent in vitro and in vivo antioxidants. Vinson JA1, Zubik L, Bose P, Samman N, Proch J. J Agric Food Chem. 2011 Nov 9;59(21):11696-702. Effect ...

Figs and prunes are two fruits popularly known for their health benefits, especially when it comes to bone health ...

Nutritionist and weight loss expert Nmami Agarwal took to her official Instagram handle to explain why one should consider carrying dried figs while travelling. Read Time: 3 min Figs (or anjeer) as we ...