They are naturally sweet and will help you get through your sugar cravings if you’ve decided to cut out refined sugars in favor of natural sweetness. Figs are thick and fleshy for a satiating, quick bite. That means you’ll get the sticky-sweetness without the added calories. Figs are also a great source of dense, filling fiber. For instance, one fig contains about 37-calories and 1 gram of fiber to stall the release of sugar into the blood steam and prevent hunger cravings from spiking following meals.

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