Summer Diet: Is eating figs dangerous for health in summer? Know from the doctor the right time and way to eat it

News India Live, Digital Desk: Figs have the status of ‘superfood’ in both Ayurveda and modern medicine. It not only keeps the digestive system healthy, but is also unmatched in giving strength to the body and removing anemia. But as soon as the mercury starts rising, a big question comes to people’s mind, is it right to eat figs in summer? Since figs are hot in nature, consuming them without proper information can cause problems like burning sensation in your stomach, bleeding from nose or acidity. Health experts and doctors have suggested a special way of eating figs for summer, by adopting which you can avoid its harm.

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Figs are a treasure trove of nutrients. Fiber, potassium, calcium and magnesium are found in abundance in it. Dried figs have a warming effect, which helps in keeping the body warm in winters. But in summer our body is already struggling with rising temperatures. In such a situation, if you consume dried figs directly, it can increase heat in the body. Doctors recommend that instead of eating figs ‘raw’ or ‘straight’ in summer, include them in your diet with some changes.

The best way to eat figs in summer

If you want to enjoy the benefits of figs in summer, doctor Soaking Recommend.

Soak overnight: Soak 2 to 3 figs in a cup of water overnight. By keeping the figs in water overnight, their temperature becomes normal (cool) and they swell and become soft.

Consumption on empty stomach: Eat these soaked figs by chewing them on an empty stomach in the morning. Also, drink the water in which the figs were soaked, as it contains many soluble nutrients.

Option with milk: If you do not have the problem of stomach heat, you can also take it by making ‘fig shake’ with cold milk, but drinking boiled figs with milk at night should be avoided in summer.

5 big benefits of eating figs in summer

Eating figs in the right way provides these benefits in summer:

Relief from constipation: The high fiber present in it removes the problem of dehydration and constipation in summer.

energy booster: To remove fatigue and weakness caused by scorching heat, soaked figs provide instant energy.

Bone strength: Being a good source of calcium, it prevents joint pain and bone weakness.

Blood Pressure Control: The potassium present in it helps in keeping BP balanced in summer.

Boon for skin: It removes toxins from the body, thereby reducing the problem of pimples and acne that occur in summer.

These people should take special care

According to doctors, consumption of figs is not the same for everyone. If you are a diabetic patient, avoid excessive consumption of figs as it contains high amount of natural sugar and calories. Apart from this, people who have kidney stone problem should also consume figs in limited quantity or on the advice of the doctor. Remember, excess of everything is bad in summer, so do not eat more than 2-3 figs a day.