Autumn is the season when figs ripen. This fruit has an excellent taste, sweet and delicious, and is highly favored by consumers. However, because figs are very sweet, many people who are trying to lose weight are afraid to eat too much. So, does eating figs affect weight loss? Can eating figs help with weight loss?
Can eating figs help with weight loss?
Eating fresh figs raw does not help with weight loss.
Fresh figs are a sweet fruit with a lot of juice and thick flesh, which is very delicious. When consumed, it is inevitable to eat a little more. This fruit has a high sugar content, mainly composed of glucose, fructose, starch, and other high glycemic index components. Eating too much will actually increase obesity.
Can dried figs help with weight loss?
Many foods have low calorie content and contain a lot of dietary fiber, which is good for weight loss. Dried figs are like this after drying. They are often consumed in the form of soups and teas, and they are also accompanied by a lot of water intake, which is beneficial for weight loss.
Are figs high in calories?
In daily life, dried figs are more commonly consumed. 100g of dried figs only contain 59 calories, which is considered a low-calorie food. Eating them does not have a significant impact on weight loss. However, fresh figs have a high sugar content, so they should not be consumed excessively, as they have a greater impact on weight loss.
How to eat figs for weight loss
Fig and Corn Soup
Ingredients: Black peanuts, red beans, black corn, honey, etc.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the black peanuts and red beans, then soak them in water. Add the black corn to a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then simmer over low heat for forty to fifty minutes, until the red beans crack their skin. Other ingredients will be cooked more easily.
2. When all the ingredients are thoroughly cooked, add the figs and simmer over high heat for ten minutes. Then the soup is ready to be served.
3. If you find the taste too bland, you can add honey for seasoning.
