Did you know that dried figs have a lot of fiber, calcium, and magnesium? That’s why it's good to eat them everyday. Not only are they a tasty snack, but they offer a good amount of vitamins and minerals.

Fresh figs season is about to end, but fortunately dried figs can be found pretty much all year round in a lot of grocery stores. In fact, our own figs, Drie

d Figs El Pajarero, are sold at most grocery stores. :-)

Natural and healthy snack

Dried figs El Pajarero, are a delicious and healthy snack that anyone and everyone can enjoy anywhere. They are rich in potassium, which helps prevent muscle cramping and low arterial pressure. So in case you do any sports, these will come in handy.

Furthermore, dry figs have the same amount of fiber as a serving of oats. So, next time you’re looking for a healthy snack to carry around dried figs won’t disappoint you!

Here you have 5 ideas to include them in your diet

1) Add dried figs to your oats, to get an extra boost of nutrients.

2) Use dried figs instead of raisins for your favorite cookie recipe

3) Mix dried figs with nuts and seeds to obtain a healthy snack

4) Add chopped dried figs to your salads in order to get a sweet flavor and crunchy texture

5) To add some sweetness to your yogurt, add some minced dried figs

How do you eat your dried figs? Do you combine them with other ingredients?

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