Eggplant and Fig Facts

Facts about Eggplant and Fig

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Eggplant and Fig facts? Some of the interesting facts about Eggplant and Fig are provided here.

Eggplant Facts are:

• In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
• Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
• Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

Fig Facts are:

• Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
• The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
• Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Eggplant and Fig in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.