Crazy about figs!

They look so boring, but taste oh-so-good! Can be very addictive as you can't stop after one pop of the fruit into your mouth. Figs provide a good source of calcium and fiber too, offering a healthier snacking alternative. Not only that, they contain many antioxidants, prevent hemorrhoids, piles and help gout. No, I'm not making this up. Read about it here and here

So gout patients, take heed. A couple of figs a day, will take the pain away. For weight-watchers, figs really are great to snack on without worrying about the fat content.