Friday, 3 December 2010

Healthy Snacks: Figs

Why Eat Them?
* Fibre rich for healthy digestion
* Contain natural sugars to help balance blood sugar levels to prevent cravings
* Good source of non dairy calcium- 100g of fig is equal to 250mg of calcium – and
magnesium, required for nerve and muscle function
* Good source of iron, important for producing red blood cells


How To Eat/Use Them
* Great snacking for
* Add chopped or sliced figs to cereals, porridge, yoghurt or smoothies
* Mix with other dried fruit, nuts and seeds to create a healthy snack

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