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8 oz

Figs have the highest overall mineral content of all common fruits. They're perfect to keep in your drawer at work for snacking or to take along while traveling.

Figs are high in potassium, calcium, and iron, and a good source of vitamin C and fiber. They also are a natural laxative; the tiny seeds in figs contain a substance, mucin, that help clean toxins and mucus out of the system. Figs also make a great paste. Fig paste can be used as a spread on crackers or as a sweetener for desserts and shakes. We especially love these delicious dried figs for making Fig Bars (the recipe is available in Living Raw Food).