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There is nothing like the taste of fresh ripe figs. They are lusciously sweet and simply divine picked fresh from the tree. They grow abundantly here on the Greek Island of Crete and are used a lot in the Cretan diet.

Figs are an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Vitamin A assists with cell reproduction. It also stimulates immunity and is needed for formation of some hormones. Vitamin A helps vision and supports bone growth, tooth development, and helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

Deficiency of Vitamin A can cause night blindness, dry skin, poor bone growth, and weak tooth enamel.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy.

Figs also contain Manganese and Potassium.

Manganese functions in enzyme reactions concerning blood sugar, metabolism, and thyroid hormone function.

Potassium is an essential mineral for the growth and maintenance of the body. It is needed to maintain a normal water balance between the cells and body fluids.

Potassium also plays an essential role in proper heart function.

Deficiency may cause muscular cramps, twitching and weakness, irregular heartbeat, insomnia, kidney and lung failure.



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