Harmony ripe figs jam

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Ripe figs jam is maybe one of the beloved ones since childhood. It is made by old traditional recipes, that still make us lick our fingers. And besides it is great for desserts.Together with the grape vine the fig is one of the oldest plants currently on earth. It is assumed that it comes from south-west Asia. Vines were grown already in ***0 b.c. in Egypt. Nowadays figs still have its charm of a fragrant exotic fruit. The nutrition value of figs for the health was discovered just with the evolution of medicine and technology. Figs have the highest content of fibers amongst all other fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists describe the intake of figs as a good way to increase the daily amount of fibers. The fig fruits have refreshing, laxative and pain relief effects. They contain ingredients, that enhance fat and carbohydrates digestion. Figs lower cholesterol levels and stimulate appetite. With high content of potassium and fruit sugars figs are a great remedy for cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and swellings. Iron and manganese are good against anemia.Figs could be used also against diabetes, gout or lymph inflammations.