What do dried fig nutrition and bone care have in common? More than you may think! “Bones are hard and rigid”—a centuries-held assumption and myth. The reality is that bones are basically a living, growing and constantly changing tissue! Normally, we can’t feel what’s happening inside our bones, but bone mass, which is the amount of bone tissue in the skeleton, generally increases by the age of 30. The more bone you have “in the bank” by peak bone mass (which is around age 30), the less likely you are to break a bone or get bone-related diseases as you age. Throughout our lives, old bone is broken down and replaced daily with new bone.High in natural sugars, soluble fiber, minerals and antioxidant vitamins, figs are one of the ancient fruits known to have a long and illustrious history. What’s special about figs is that the vitamin K and calcium duo in figs work together in bone care, helping maintain strong, healthy bones. Let’s see how the whole process works.
