date:Jul 25, 2013
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(7) Figs are very high in iron, the mineral that helps create red blood cells and prevent anemia. Pregnant women are encouraged to keep their red blood cell levels high. So shove the pickles and chocolates aside and snack on dried figs if you're expecting.
A cautionary conclusion
Dried figs are higher in natural sugar content than fresh figs. Fresh figs have lower sugar contents, but they're not as commonly retailed as dried figs, and they don't keep nearly as long.
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