Snatch Up Those Marked Down Figs
They’re packed with fiber, potassium, calcium, and so many antioxidants that they practically cancel out the effects of less nutritious foods in your diet.
Oxidative Stress Begone
That’s right. And here’s the proof in the figgy pudding. Unhealthy foods — like those high in sugar or saturated fat — increase oxidative stress in your body (think of free radicals running wild, damaging healthy cells). But when researchers measured the oxidative stress caused by drinking a sugary soda, the impact was less when the soda was consumed along with a serving of dried figs.
Want another treat?
Blackcurrants are small, juicy, dark purple berries that are high in vitamin C and have a slightly bitter taste. Boysenberries are genetically similar to blackcurrants. Both berry types are rich in anthocyanins, potent disease-fighting antioxidants. Fruits high in anthocyanins tend to have deep red or purple hues. In a recent study, researchers discovered that both blackcurrant and boysenberry extracts helped combat oxidative stress and DNA damage, two processes that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and aging. Although the study results are preliminary and need to be confirmed with further research, antioxidant-rich fruits remain a smart food choice. Eat a colorful assortment of different fruits and vegetables to get a healthy mix of disease-fighting compounds every day.
Be a Moderate Mouse
Of course, you don’t want to load up on naughty treats and follow them with a fig chaser. That’s a fast path to fat pants, because figs are high in calories. But in a world where extra sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or saturated fat sometimes seem to be added to everything, it’s good to know what foods help protect your body.
Like figs? They alsofight career & are a good source of fiber.
figs, Blackcurrants
Leave a Reply