Almond-Fig Compote

Figs may have biblical background, but they are a super food of modern times. Years ago nutritionists rarely gave them a thought, because their vitamin and mineral levels were too low to be impressive. But now that the focus is on eating more fiber and less fat and sodium, figs fit perfectly into the scheme of things. A recent study on fiber-something that figs have aplenty - confirmed rumor that figs contribute a feeling of fullness. June Kelsay, PH.D., of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tested three diets containing progressively higher amounts of fiber from foods such as figs and pumpkins. Although the calorie count of each diet was the same, her subjects complained of being asked to eat too much food when on the diet that contained more figs and fiber-rich foods. Dieters: Take note!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet