And they have tons of health benefits, ranging from weight loss and constipation relief (thanks to the fiber), lowering of cholesterol (thanks to the Pectin), prevention of heart disease (thanks to the Omega-3 fatty acids) and more. Also, figs taste amazing when they are wrapped in bacon, and we make it a rule to like anything you can eat with bacon. Here are 8 dried and fresh fig recipes to try this summer. Your friends and your taste buds will thank you.