Figs, Civilizations Oldest Fruit

   The Fig

        Fig History and Information

        How to Plant a Fig Tree

        Nutrition Information

        Edible Recipe Art

        Fig Art
        Side Effects 

        Resources

Selection. Look for figs that are soft and smell sweet. Handle carefully because their skins bruise easily.
Storage.  Store fully ripened figs in the refrigerator up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving

How to Plant a Fig Tree

Nutrition Information

Figs are rich in fiber, potassium, and phytonutrients and antioxidants, such as carotene, lutein, tannins and chlorgenic. 

Edible Recipe Art

Dried figs can be used to substitute fat in baked goods. When using dried figs in baking to replace shortening or oil do not over mix or over bake. In a recipe use half the normal amount of shortening, margarine, butter or oil when using dried puree. 

Fig Art

Side Effects from WebMD
Avoid prolonged sun exposure when taking fig leaf because it can cause skin to become extra sensitive to the sun. Wear sunblock outside, especially if you are light-skinned. 

Skin contact with fig fruit or leaves can cause rash in sensitive people.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Fresh or dried fig fruit is safe in amounts found in food, but there’s not enough information to know if it’s safe in the larger amounts that are used as medicine.

Surgery: Fig might lower blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using fig as medicine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Resources
1. California Figs
2. Figs, Fresh, Fruits and Veggies More Matters 

3. Figs, Wikipedia® 4. Figs, WebMD
5. Health Benefits of Fresh Figs by Jenmi Jenmi, The Registered Dietitian and the Student
6. Fresh Fig Recipes by Carlene Thomas RD
7. The Worlds Healthiest Foods: Figs