I didn’t grow up eating fresh figs. Figs were dried, wrinkly, overly sweet, like raisins but bigger. I always thought they looked like the shells of brown cockroaches. Part of the reason for my ...

People who regularly include dried fruits in their diet are healthier than those who don't, according to a new study from Penn State University. Researchers found that on the days study participants ...

Anjeer (dried fig) is rich in fibre, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. Soaked anjeer improves digestion and helps relieve constipation. It supports heart health by reducing triglycerides and blood ...

So many luscious words have been written in homage to the fresh fig, with its rich history and symbolic ties to abundance and fertility. But I much prefer figs dried and shriveled, with their sweet ...