The effect of figs with milk when taken on your body

Figs are considered one of the summer fruits that are beneficial to human health, as they contain a range of essential nutrients. But, what is the effect of eating them with milk? In the following lines, we review the effect of eating figs with milk on the body, according to the      "Dalili Medical" website.

**Benefits of red figs**

**Relieve constipation** Figs are known for their ability to treat constipation, as they contribute to nourishing the intestines. Figs act as a natural laxative thanks to their high content of soluble fiber, which helps relieve pressure on the intestines. It is recommended to eat 2-3 dried figs on an empty stomach to relieve constipation.

**Weight loss** Figs, which are rich in fiber, are an ideal snack, especially for those seeking to monitor their weight. 2 or 3 dried figs can be enough to make you feel full for a longer period, which helps extend the periods between meals.

**Control blood pressure** With the increasing consumption of fast food, problems with high blood pressure increase. High blood pressure often leads to imbalances in potassium levels in the body. Figs are a good source of potassium, which can naturally improve potassium levels and help control blood pressure.

**Improves Digestive Health** Figs are an important source of prebiotics, which support the function of probiotics, improving digestion and overall gut health. Thanks to their rich fiber, figs add bulk to the stool, facilitating normal bowel movements.

**Improves Heart Health** The benefits of figs are also evident in that they are rich in fiber and potassium, which helps eliminate excess fat and pressure on the heart. This can contribute to improving heart health. In addition, figs are an excellent source of antioxidants that reduce free radicals and help reduce triglycerides and harmful cholesterol, which promotes heart health and prolongs life.

**Benefits of figs for the kidneys and liver** The benefits of figs for the liver and kidneys cannot be ignored. Fig leaves have shown protective properties for the liver, as figs help reduce elevated liver enzyme levels that occur in conditions such as cirrhosis. The high concentration of fiber in figs also promotes gut health and prevents constipation.

**Benefits of figs for sex** The benefits of figs for men are evident in the fact that they have been considered a fruit that enhances fertility since ancient Greek times, where they were symbolized by fertility. This was later studied and proven true thanks to their high iron content. Iron plays an important role in the ovulation process in women, while iron deficiency affects the quality and motility of sperm in men. Figs are still eaten with milk to promote reproductive health.

**Nutritional content of figs**

Figs, especially fresh ones, are high in nutrients and low in calories, making them an ideal choice for dieting and weight loss. One fig contains:

- 30 calories

- 0 grams of protein

- 0 grams of fat

- 10 grams of carbohydrates

- 1 gram of fiber

- 3% of copper

- 2% of magnesium

- 2% of potassium

- 2% of thiamine

- 2% of riboflavin

- 3% of vitamin B6

- 2% of vitamin K

**Is fig with milk good for the body?**

**A source of energy** Eating figs with milk increases the body's activity, as this mixture contains a high percentage of carbohydrates that give the body energy and vitality.

**Strengthening bones** Figs with milk contain important minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which contribute to strengthening bones and protecting them from fractures, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis with age.

**Promoting digestive health** Figs with milk play an important role in improving digestive health, as they contain a high percentage of dietary fiber that helps improve bowel movements, facilitate digestion, and prevent constipation. However, milk should be avoided if you are allergic to milk or lactose intolerant.

**Preventing heart disease** Figs with milk provide effective protection against heart disease, as dietary fiber helps lower harmful cholesterol levels, in addition to containing potassium, which helps reduce high blood pressure.

**Controlling blood sugar** Figs with milk help regulate blood glucose levels in diabetics, as dietary fiber slows the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines, provided that sugar is not added during preparation.

**Weight loss** Eating figs with milk can help you lose excess weight, as dietary fiber helps you feel full for long periods, which reduces the calories consumed during the day.

**Strengthening immunity** Figs with milk contain a high percentage of antioxidants, which enhance the strength of the immune system and help the body fight bacteria and viruses.

How to make fig juice

How to make fresh fig juice

Five figs

A cup of water

Two spoons of sugar

Ice cubes

Preparation method

Wash the figs well to get rid of traces of pesticides.

We bring the electric blender and put the figs in it.

We add two spoons of sugar to the figs and we can add a smaller or larger amount as desired.

We add a cup of water to the figs and sugar until it becomes concentrated and thick.

We close the blender well and then turn it on the ingredients until they are mixed together.

We bring the serving glasses and put ice cubes in them to get iced juice.

We pour the fig juice into the serving glasses.

The fig juice is served iced with pleasure and healing.

How to make fig juice with milk

Ingredients

Half a kilo of figs

Four cups of liquid milk

Amount of sugar as desired

Two tablespoons of lemon juice

CubeT of ice

Half a teaspoon of vanilla

How to prepare

Boil the liquid milk in a deep pot over low heat.

Stir the milk constantly until it boils completely to get rid of microbes.

After the milk boils, remove it from the heat and leave it aside until it cools completely.

Wash the figs well.

Get the electric blender and put the figs in it.

Add the boiled milk to the figs.

Add an amount of sugar as desired to the figs and milk.

Turn the blender on the ingredients for two minutes until they are mixed together.

Then add two tablespoons of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of liquid vanilla.

Add ice cubes until we get a frozen juice.

Turn the blender back on the ingredients.

Get the serving glasses and distribute the fig juice with milk on them.

**How ​​to prepare fig and apricot juice**

**Ingredients:**

- Five figs

- Five apricots

- Two cups of water

- Sugar to taste

- Lemon juice

**Preparation steps:**

1. We start by washing the figs well to get rid of microbes and germs.

2. We wash the apricots, then cut each one in half lengthwise.

3. We remove the core inside each half.

4. We put the figs in the electric blender.

5. We add the apricot seeds to the figs.

6. We add sugar to taste for sweetness.

7. We add two cups of water to get a concentrated juice.

8. We close the blender tightly and turn it on until the ingredients are well mixed.

9. We add the lemon juice and turn the blender on again for a minute.

10. We bring a large jug and pour the fig and apricot juice into it.

11. Place the jug in the refrigerator to cool.

12. When serving, bring the serving glasses and pour the fig and apricot juice into them.

**How ​​to prepare fig juice with honey**

**Ingredients:**

- A cup of prickly pear figs

- Two cups of water

- A tablespoon of white honey (bee honey)

- Ice cubes

- Half a teaspoon of vanilla

- A tablespoon of lemon juice

**Preparation steps:**

1. Wash the figs well and then cut them in half.

2. Place the fig pieces in the electric blender.

3. Dissolve the honey in two cups of water before adding it to the blender, to avoid it sticking to the sides of the bowl.

4. Add the water and honey to the figs in the blender.

5. Add half a teaspoon of vanilla to the ingredients.

6. Then add a tablespoon of lemon juice.

7. Turn on the blender at medium speed until the ingredients are well mixed.

8. Prepare serving glasses and put ice cubes in them.

9. Pour the fig juice with honey into the glasses prepared for serving. 

Fig recipes

Figs are considered one of the distinctive fruits that can be used in many recipes, in addition to eating them as a delicious fruit dish. They can be included in pastries and biscuits, and jam and compote can be prepared from them, or added to juices. Let's review some ways to use them. 

Fig snack with chocolate

- Fresh figs, washed and dried, cut in half

- Melted raw chocolate

- Coconut slices

- Crushed nuts

- Orange slices

- White chocolate chips

**How ​​to prepare:**

1. Prepare a tray covered with butter paper and place the orange slices on it.

2. Dip the figs in the melted chocolate, then place chocolate chips, some crushed nuts, and coconut slices on top.

3. Place the tray in the refrigerator until serving time.

#### 2- Fig Ice Cream

**Ingredients:**

- A box of cream (about 200 grams)

- A quarter cup of peanut butter

- Sliced ​​and frozen figs

- A small sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

- A frozen banana

- 3 tablespoons of white honey

**How ​​to prepare:**

1. In a blender, put the frozen banana, frozen figs, and a quarter cup of peanut butter.

2. Add 3 tablespoons of honey, a cup of whipping cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

3. Mix the ingredients well until you get a consistent, creamy consistency.

4. Pour the mixture into a tightly sealed container and leave it in the freezer until it freezes completely, then serve it in cups decorated with pieces of dried figs.

- Barshoumi Fig Cake

**Ingredients:**

- 200 grams of soft butter (room temperature)

- A small pinch of vanilla

- A cup and a half of sugar

- 4 eggs (room temperature)

- 2 cups of sifted white flour

- A small pinch of salt

- A teaspoon of baking powder

- 3 fresh figs cut into small cubes

- 3/2 cup of milk

**For decoration:**

- 200 grams of fresh figs cut into medium-sized cubes

- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar

- A third of a cup of sliced ​​almonds

- Half a cup of water

- A wooden cinnamon stick

**How ​​to prepare:**

First, put the butter in the mixer and add the sugar, then beat them well. Next, gradually add 4 eggs, at room temperature, with a small sprinkle of vanilla while continuing to beat.

Then add the milk and the fig pieces while continuing to beat, then add the flour, baking powder and a small sprinkle of salt, and beat at a lower speed.

Pour the mixture into a buttered tray lined with a light sprinkle of flour, then put it in a hot oven on the middle rack at 180 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes.

Place a pot on the stove and add the fig pieces, two tablespoons of brown sugar and half a cup of water, in addition to the peeled almonds and a cinnamon stick. Leave the mixture on medium heat for 20 minutes.

After the cake has completely cooled, decorate its surface with this mixture before serving.

**Prune fig jam:**

You can prepare the most delicious fig jam, which is ideal for breakfast with local cream, or it can be used in biscuits and pastries. Here is how to prepare it:

**Ingredients:**

- A tablespoon of lemon juice

- A quarter cup of water

- A quarter cup of sugar

- Half a kilo of figs cut into cubes or halves

**How ​​to prepare:**

Place a pot on medium heat and addAdd the figs and sugar, then stir them and leave them for a quarter of an hour until the sugar dissolves completely. After that, add the lemon juice and water, and leave the mixture to boil, then reduce the heat and leave it for about 25 minutes, stirring from time to time. Remove the pot from the heat and leave it to cool completely, then put the jam in glass jars and store them in the refrigerator.

** Barshoumi fig yogurt with milk**

Barshoumi fig yogurt with milk is an excellent choice for breakfast for children, as it gives them energy that lasts throughout the day.

**Ingredients:**

- A cup of cold milk

- 4 tablespoons of sugar

- 8 fresh Barshoumi figs

**How ​​to prepare:**

Put the milk, sugar and fresh figs in the blender, then mix the ingredients well. After that, pour the mixture into serving cups.

**How ​​to dry figs:**

**Ingredients:**

- 2 kg of closed figs

- Half a teaspoon of lemon salt

- A clean screen

- Ice water

- A liter of boiling water

- Half a teaspoon of baking soda

**How ​​to prepare:**

Place a pot on the fire containing boiling water, then add half a teaspoon of lemon salt and baking soda. After that, add the figs and leave it until it starts to boil.

Then remove the pot from the fire, and drain the figs from the water. Place it on a towel in a sunny place for a whole day, then transfer it to a cool place to dry completely for 5 days.

**Groups that should avoid eating figs**

**Diabetes**  Figs may negatively affect the health of diabetics when consumed in large quantities, due to their high sugar content, which can lead to high blood sugar levels and increased insulin resistance.

**Fig Allergy Patients** Eating figs poses a risk to individuals who are allergic to them, as it stimulates the immune system to secrete histamine, which leads to annoying symptoms such as skin rash, itching, facial swelling, coughing, and shortness of breath.

**Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients** IBS patients are advised to reduce or avoid fig consumption, as it contains fructose sugar that is difficult for their digestive system to handle, which may cause constipation, bloating, and stomach cramps.

**Osteoporosis Patients** Figs contain acids that may reduce the body's ability to absorb calcium from foods, so it is considered a forbidden fruit for osteoporosis patients.

**People taking anticoagulants** People taking anticoagulant medications should avoid figs, as they increase blood fluidity due to their high levels of vitamin K, which exposes them to the risk of bleeding.

**People at risk of kidney stones** Prickly pears are rich in oxalates, which can lead to kidney stones, so people at risk should stay away from them. 

**People with weak immunity**  Doctors advise people with weak immunity to be careful when consuming prickly pears, as too much of it can negatively affect the spleen, which is responsible for producing white blood cells that fight infection.