Fig Juice

Fig juice is the best way to include nutrients rich figs in our diet. Fig juice can be served to people of all ages.

Health Benefits: As figs contain more calcium than any other fruit, they are good for our teeth & bone health which is particularly needed for women and old people’s health. Figs also help in lowering blood sugar & cholesterol. Figs are rich in dietary fiber, so fig juice may be taken regularly to improve bowel function and to prevent constipation.

Now the recipe for fig juice:
Time Taken: 10 min
Serves : 1
Ingredients: 

1. Dried figs – 3 Nos.
2. Golden caster sugar – 1 and 1/2 tbsp
3. Water – 300 ml
4. Pistachios for garnishing

Method:

• Soak figs in hot water (25 ml) for half an hour or microwave them for 1 min.
• In a mixer-grinder jar add figs & sugar to grind into a fine paste.
• Grind again after adding 25 ml water.
• Blend well after adding remaining water.
• Strain fig juice through a fine sieve.
• Serve chilled in a glass after garnishing with pistachios.

• If you are using sugar granules instead of caster sugar, reduce the quantity by half.
• It is always better to take juice without straining as it retains insoluble fiber.