If you’ve ever tried a lusciously sweet fresh fig, you can understand why ancient cultures all over the world considered figs to be a sacred fruit. Although figs can be eaten dried, I love fresh figs which are in season from June through September. All figs are incredibly healthy, and provide excellent sources of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and calcium. There are many varieties of figs which range dramatically in color and texture. My favorite type of fig is the Black Mission which has a blackish-purple skin and pink-colored flesh. Figs can be enjoyed in many ways. You can eat them right out of your hand, or add them to oatmeal or any other whole grain breakfast porridge. You can also cut them into quarters and add them to salads, or poach them in juice or red wine to be served with desserts. Here are 3 great recipes using figs… - See more at: http://veganamericanprincess.com/fresh-summer-figs-and-3-great-recipes/#sthash.YXNKdK9d.dpuf
