Do you like figs
@amadeo (111948)
United States
July 20, 2019 2:53pm CST
How many here likes figs.
Yes.Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds.
Health benifits:
1.Help Lower High Blood Pressure
2.A Sweet Way to Lose Weight
3.Fruit and Cereal Fiber Protective against Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
4.An Insulin-Lowering Leaf in Diabetes
5.Cardiovascular Effects
6.Protection against Macular Degeneration
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jul 19
Yes I love figs! I have a fig bush that is now a tree. I eat fresh and I home can them. Mine are just now beginning to turn from green to light brown. One of my favorite fruits!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jul 19
@amadeo Yes the bush/tree is loaded! I make preserves and fig paste, like what goes into the newtons and I canned sliced figs in syrup.
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@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
21 Jul 19
I love figs but they are very expensive here.
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@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
21 Jul 19
@amadeo Here it is sold at around $2 a dozen. You have to go to the country to get them cheaper.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@marguicha I see.Not sure what Mike paid.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@marguicha it is a bit pricey but not too bad.
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@snowy22315 (169576)
• United States
20 Jul 19
They are OK, I haven't had any in a long time though. Well, I did have a few at a party a few weeks ago.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48886)
• United States
20 Jul 19
I do like them. My father has a fig bush.
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@Marilynda1225 (79571)
• United States
20 Jul 19
I haven't had a fresh fig in ages but I do remember liking them . I have had Fig Newtons more recently
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
20 Jul 19
That pastry looks like what we call ensaymada here in my country. I am a bread eater and I would probably love figs, too. I haven't tasted one.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
20 Jul 19
@amadeo Not yet. But there is an island called Palawan which we call our rainforest, and the locals at Narra municipality had planted figs. Perhaps in time.
Sadly, Palawan is two kilometers away from the disputed shoal the Chinese built a missile base on. Hu hu.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
20 Jul 19
Yes, I do, I didn't know there was benefits, all good.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@CookieMonster46 your not alone on this.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@amadeo I never know what is the meaning of foods I eat, but glad to know it is a good one.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
21 Jul 19
Oh no I do not like them at all! I do not like the texture of the seeds!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
22 Jul 19
@garymarsh6 that is a plus t here.Most people born in depression years have dentures
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
22 Jul 19
@amadeo Yes I guess so fortunately I have all my own teeth!
@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jul 19
I have never eaten fresh figs, but I do enjoy fig newtons and fig bars.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@kobesbuddy those are good.Been awhile having this.Have a good evening
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@kobesbuddy is that a lot of work there to make ths?
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@kobesbuddy (74424)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jul 19
@amadeo I love to make fig bars, they are delicious!
@stapllotik (1933)
• India
21 Jul 19
It is also used for indigestion, constipation , heartburn, sour stomach or upset stomach. Soak 2 -3 figs in water for 4to 5 hours in daytime and consume it after dinner.
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@BarBaraPrz (45433)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Jul 19
I've never had a fresh fig, just the dried ones. But I do like them. And the leaves make interesting fashion statements...
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@BarBaraPrz that is for sure.Thank you
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
20 Jul 19
I'm assure I've had the fresh variety when I was younger but not in the last forty some years. I'm sure I liked them but they're pretty sweet, naturally aren't they? Until I lose some weight I think they are off my list
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@MarshaMusselman Marsha how are you.so nice to see you here.Thank you.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@JohnRoberts same here John.been awhile
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