In fact, the oldest fruit is fig , which is known to people. Apart from the mention in the Bible, the figs were told in the papyri of Judea and Ancient Egypt. Today, figs are widely grown in the subtropical and tropical belt. In general, there are more than 300 kinds of figs, which differ in the time of ripening, the shape of the fruit, and some differences in quality. As a tropical fruit, figs bloom and yield fruit 2 times a year, with trees can exist for up to 200 years.
It is very difficult to taste fresh figurines. The fruit is very delicate and instantly overrides on the branch, and if it is broken, it is saved no more than two days. It is dried and dried, and both processing options do not reduce the content of the desired elements in the fruit.
The fig tree, or figs, is considered a calorie food. According to the content of trace elements, it is not inferior to raisins and dried apricots, and therefore very useful for avoiding the creation of blood clots in blood vessels, diseases of the cardiovascular system, the properties of figs can not be assessed. .
This therapeutic fruit is widely used in the treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract, constipation and gastritis. Just like the strawberry, the fig makes a better blood composition. Its substances, teas, decoctions are used as a good antipyretic and diaphoretic medicine. The figs are successfully treated for diseases of the respiratory system, larynx, bronchi and maxillary cavity. For medicinal purposes, the fig tree is best taken in the grated version and with milk, then the result of consumption will be the highest.
Figs are useful for people of old age, as it helps to strengthen the body, helps to recover from the disease, renewal of forces.
Widely popular means of vitamin collection based on figs. Take 100 grams of figs, raisins, dried apricots, 250 grams of honey, one lemon. The acquired composition will help absolutely all members of the family to save their cheerfulness and well-being for a long time.
As with every medicine, a fig has contraindications. It is forbidden to use in diabetes mellitus, as the sugar content in dried fruit reaches 40%, and for certain stomach diseases associated with overestimation of acidity. Just like spinach and sorrel.
Nutritionists do not in vain advise to do unloading days and eat only dried fruits. And you can eat a few pieces of dried apricots in front of the main meal with oatmeal. Because they are very nutritious. In general, and quite high-calorie (100 grams of fresh apricots are 44 kcal, and dried - 232 kcal). However, all of its calories appear from carbohydrates, and their sugar is glucose and fructose. Almost no cholesterol and no fat! And although during drying, apricot inevitably loses vitamin C, but it is converted into an extract of potassium, phosphorus, carotene, calcium, vitamin B5, iron. Apricot owns a number of very necessary qualities for health. It removes cholesterol from the body. Vitamin A, which is abundant in dried apricots, among others is responsible for the formation of sex hormones. Diuretic effect.
Take the "healthy" bread. If you add chunks of dried apricots, walnuts and seeds to a delicious test, it will come out beautiful and unique to the taste.
In a day it is useful to eat 5 pieces of dried apricots. To eat dried apricots is most certainly not with the main meal, but as a snack. In this case, trace elements are easier to digest.
Dried apricots are indispensable for all girls and women. What are the attractive properties of dried apricots? Dried fruit helps the beautiful sex, strengthens and makes hair color better, and also promotes skin rejuvenation.
Therefore, before you taste the beautiful, unusually golden colors of dried fruit, professionals recommend to stand it for at least 10-20 minutes. in warm water, and then rinse thoroughly. This is done to wash off dust particles and sticky rubbish from it. If this is not permissible for you, then it is more correct to purchase an unsightly, matt-red fruit, most likely it was not treated with anhydride.
Anhydride, is considered a toxic preparation, unsafe for health, activates bronchial asthma, and after a long contact with this drug, allergic dermatological reactions were noted.
It is a pity, but today's producers set a goal to earn more money and forget about the quality of products. Now it is very difficult to find absolutely natural dried apricots. If our ancestors dried dried apricots in the sun, manufacturers prefer to do this in a special chamber to give the product a good look.
By the way, dried apricots can be made at home yourself. First we choose ripe fruits so that they are not rotten. Then thoroughly my apricots and remove the bones. After this, we make a water bath and keep the apricots on the bath in a colander somewhere 5-10 minutes. We perform this procedure so that the color remains.
Then dry well the apricots on a clean surface and put in the oven for about 8-10 hours. The temperature of the heated oven should not be more than 65 degrees. To preserve all vitamins and useful qualities in dried apricots, you need to put the fruit in a wooden box and close tightly. It is not recommended to use boxes made of pine and spruce, as after that the dried fruit will smell unpleasant. After 3 weeks, open the box and, woo-a-la, homemade dried apricots ready!