REDISCOVER FIGS: THE ANCIENT FRUIT WITH MODERN APPEAL
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星期二, 六月 20, 2023
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MADERA, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of the 2023 California Fresh Fig season is just weeks away but California fig farmers are excited about more than harvest this year. Newly published research review confirms what the California fig industry has been touting for years: figs are delicious and nutritious. The review also suggests there are even more potential benefits with recommendations for further research in the areas of gut health, cholesterol, and glucose control.
Key Points:
- Newly published research review confirms what the California fig industry has been touting for years: figs are delicious and nutritious.
- Additionally, the review delves into the bio-accessibility and bio-availability of bioactive components from figs and their potential influence on cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, and gut/digestive health.
- Most of the activity in the California Fig orchards begins in May as the fruit appears on the tree.
- "Figs are having a moment on the culinary side as many chefs and consumers are discovering the ancient fruit for this first time.