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The fig is a fruit of the mulberry family native to western Asia and the Middle East. Figs may be eaten fresh but are more commonly eaten and used in recipes dried.

The Health Benefits of Figs- BBC Good Food

A great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, dried and fresh figs have a long and illustrious history. Known for being a healthy and versatile ingredient they can add a burst of sweetness to all kinds of dishes...
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-figs
Fascinating Fig Facts - Valley Fig Growers

Fig trees have no blossoms on their branches. The blossom is inside of the fruit! Many tiny flowers produce the crunchy little edible seeds that give figs their unique texture. Find more fig facts here.
http://www.valleyfig.com/about-our-figs/fig-facts
Are Dried Figs As Healthy As Fresh? Healthy Eating - SF Gate

With their brief growing season and ultra-short shelf life, fresh figs are a rare delicacy compared to bananas, apples and other familiar fruits found in grocery stores across the United States.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/dried-figs-healthy-fresh-7408.html
Fantastic Fig Recipes - Cooking Light

Fresh or dried, figs lend a sublime sweetness to all sorts of dishes, from easy apps to healthful desserts to interesting entrees.
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/fantastic-fig-recipes
Health Benefits of Dried Figs

Breakdown of the best health benefits of dried figs from One Green Planet
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/health-benefits-of-dried-figs-that-even-beat-out-dates
What Do Figs Do to the Body?

Figs, one of the oldest fruits known, are native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. This delicate and highly perishable fruit does not withstand shipping well and is most commonly available dried where it isn't grown.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/figs-body-1779.html
Health Benefits of Figs

The health benefits of figs or anjeer include treating sexual weakness, constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-figs-or-anjeer.html
Fig Nutrition

Nutrition facts and Information for Figs, raw
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1884/2
Calories in Figs, raw

There are 30 calories in 1 small, 1.5" dia (1.4 oz) of Figs, raw. You'd need to walk 8 minutes to burn 30 calories. Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes.
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-fresh-fruits-figs-raw_f-ZmlkPTYzODIw.html
Common fig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family, known as the common fig (or just the fig).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_fig

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The Health Benefits of Figs- BBC Good Food

A great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, dried and fresh figs have a long and illustrious history. Known for being a healthy and versatile ingredient they can add a burst of sweetness to all kinds of dishes...
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-figs
Fascinating Fig Facts - Valley Fig Growers

Fig trees have no blossoms on their branches. The blossom is inside of the fruit! Many tiny flowers produce the crunchy little edible seeds that give figs their unique texture. Find more fig facts here.
http://www.valleyfig.com/about-our-figs/fig-facts
Are Dried Figs As Healthy As Fresh? Healthy Eating - SF Gate

With their brief growing season and ultra-short shelf life, fresh figs are a rare delicacy compared to bananas, apples and other familiar fruits found in grocery stores across the United States.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/dried-figs-healthy-fresh-7408.html
Fantastic Fig Recipes - Cooking Light

Fresh or dried, figs lend a sublime sweetness to all sorts of dishes, from easy apps to healthful desserts to interesting entrees.
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/fantastic-fig-recipes
Health Benefits of Dried Figs

Breakdown of the best health benefits of dried figs from One Green Planet
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/health-benefits-of-dried-figs-that-even-beat-out-dates
What Do Figs Do to the Body?

Figs, one of the oldest fruits known, are native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. This delicate and highly perishable fruit does not withstand shipping well and is most commonly available dried where it isn't grown.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/figs-body-1779.html
Health Benefits of Figs

The health benefits of figs or anjeer include treating sexual weakness, constipation, indigestion, piles, diabetes, cough, bronchitis, and asthma.
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-figs-or-anjeer.html
Fig Nutrition

Nutrition facts and Information for Figs, raw
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1884/2
Calories in Figs, raw

There are 30 calories in 1 small, 1.5" dia (1.4 oz) of Figs, raw. You'd need to walk 8 minutes to burn 30 calories. Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes.
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-fresh-fruits-figs-raw_f-ZmlkPTYzODIw.html
Common fig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family, known as the common fig (or just the fig).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_fig

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The fig is a fruit of the mulberry family native to western Asia and the Middle East. Figs may be eaten fresh but are more commonly eaten and used in recipes dried.

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