Of all the foods in the world fresh Figs are my favorite!

For the past month, I have been in Fig heaven because they are so abundant, available and reasonably priced.

If you are already a Fresh Fig lover:

• I want you to know that they’re in season. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are both carrying them (the Trader Joe’s container is a better value).
• Below I have a lovely dressed up Fresh Fig dish that I think you’ll like.

If you are new to the land of Fresh Figs, here are some tips to get you started:

• Figs come in different colors and sizes. They are all good!
• Figs are ripe when they are soft. An unripe, hard fig will not be sweet, and you won’t understand why I gush about figs if you choose one of those.
• You don’t want bruised or mushy figs.
• Before you buy them or eat them, check for mold, especially check the bottom. If they have mold, they are not edible. Chuck them in the compost.
• Pinch the stem off at the top, and eat the whole fig. You can peel it, but you don’t have to.
• Once you have a ripe fig, eat it or put it in the fridge. They spoil easily.

Besides being divine, Figs are very healthy:

• They are a great source of soluble and insoluble fiber, which means they will help lower cholesterol and aid in digestion.
• Figs are a fruit source of calcium (79 milligrams in an 8 oz-wt serving)
• They are packed with anti-oxidants.
• They are a good source of potassium.

If you want to get a bit fancier:

Figs with Goat cheese, Walnuts and a drizzle of Raw Honey !

1. Cut figs in half.
2. Top with a bit of goat cheese – (if you don’t want the dairy, put soaked cashews in the Vita-Mix and blend to make a cashew spread.)
3. Place 1/2 Walnut on top.
4. Drizzle with raw Honey

But I must say, my favorite is just plain figs.

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Nina Manolson, MA, CHC, LMT is the Smokin’ Hot Mom Mentor and Family Wellness Expert. She’s the founder of SmokinHotMom.com and HealthyYummyKids.com. She helps busy moms look and feel their best, and helps them feed their kids well in a world that doesn’t. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her healthy recipes and wellness tips click here.

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