Figs // January 02, 2007 5:33 pm

This

is my first 4D ticket that I bought on the first day of this year.
What a great way to start huh? =D

As for the number, only 2 people know what it is. Ssshhh ok? Hehe.

Anyway let me tell you something great about figs. Otherwise known as 无花果 in mandarin, which can be bought from any chinese medical hall.

Looks seriously unappetising right? Figs?

Do you know that:

  • 5 figs can provide you with about 250mg of calcium, i.e. 25% of what you need daily
  • Figs are nutritionally similar to milk, in terms of vitamin and mineral contents
  • They are very high in fibre, a natural laxative, and prevents constipation. It's the fruit that can provide the most fibre.
  • High in calories (oops.) BUT - low in fat. It's the carbohydrates which contribute to the calories.
  • It actually tastes very good! Quite addictive to eat.
  • Contains essential amino acid tryptophan
  • High in glucose, therefore provides healthy energy and stimulates the brain
  • Provides lots of potassium (lower blood pressure), iron (5 figs = 30% of RDA, reduces fatigue, excellent for non-meat eaters) and magnesium
  • Cure coughs and sore throat (the sticky mucilages in the fig provides a protective and healing surface over your sick throat)
  • I can attest to the above point. Takes only one day to take effect! It's this GOOD.
  • One packet of about 100 figs cost only $3.50

If you want to know more, just use your search engine lah and type 'health benefits of figs' or something. Next time when eating figs really saved you from some disastrous coughs or sore throats, remember to thank me hor!

 
 
 
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