You can eat the skin of a fig. You should eat the skin of a fig. It makes you a more efficient snacker, a more adventurous eater, and you get extra fiber to boot. It’s a win-win-win.
Next time you’re at the farmer’s market or that fancy grocery aisle, grab a fig. Look it in the eye (the stem-end is its face, I’ve decided). Take a big, confident bite. Skin and all. You’ll be surprised how good it feels to not overthink a piece of fruit.
And if you still hate it? That’s fine. Go find your friend Sarah. She’ll have a pile of peeled, naked figs for you to share. Just don’t tell her I told you about the fiber.
