•Multiple Nutrients • Fiber Rich • Improve Heart Health • Source of Potassium • Rich in Copper • Control Regular Cholesterol • Boost Brain & Bone Health • Provides Satiety • Healthy Snack • Energy Powerhouse • Regulates Blood Pressure • Combats Arteriosclerosis • Anti-oxidant Properties • Cancer Fighting Properties • Prevent Heart Disease • Enhance Sexual Health • Prevent Night Blindness • Help Chronic Diarrhea • Prevent Hair Loss • Support Health Pregnancy • Promote Muscle Development • Help Reduce Belly Fat
Dates, despite being very sweet, have a high nutritional value. They are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers, proteins, minerals and vitamin B complex. They are made up of about 70% carbohydrates (equal ratios of glucose and fructose) and contain calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Recently there has been increased interest in the health promoting properties of dates. Pharmacological studies have shown that dates are highly nourishing and may have numerous potential health benefits. They are believed to contain phytochemicals that may help to low cholesterol and decrease risk of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
The sweetness of dates is a great accompaniment to many different savory dishes, including cheese, meat and vegetable courses. They also make a great dessert option on their own. Throughout history and in many parts of the world, dates are considered an affordable source of nutrition, comparable to rice, wheat and potatoes. Because they are dried, easily preserved and easily transportable they have an extended shelf life, which is ideal for long periods of travel.
Did you know that dates are free from cholesterol, and contain very little fat? Including them in smaller quantities in your daily diet can help you keep a check on cholesterol level, and even assist in weight loss. So start loading up on dates today.
Looking to load up on proteins. Adding some dates in your diet may help. Dates are a strong source for proteins that help us in staying fit, and even keep our muscles strong. A lot of regular gym goers are asked to eat a couple of dates every day as part of their daily routine.
Dates contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as A1 and C. If you have a few dates every day, you won't have to take vitamin supplements. Not only will it keep you healthy, there will be a noticeable change in your energy levels as well because dates contain natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose, too. So it works really well as a quick snack.
Dates could do wonders for your bone health too. Yes, you heard us. Dates are rich in selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, and all of these are required when it comes to keeping our bones healthy, and preventing conditions such as osteoporosis.
Date are loaded with potassium, and yet contain little sodium, and that goes a long way in keeping your nervous system in order. The potassium helps to reduce cholesterol, and keeps the risk of a stroke in check.
Apart from the fluorine that keeps your teeth healthy, dates also contain iron, which is highly recommended for those who suffer from iron deficiency. Severe iron-deficiency anemia may cause fatigue or tiredness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Plus it's great for blood purification as well.
If you soak a few dates in water and chew on them daily, your digestive system will behave itself very well. Due to it's high fibre content it is also recommended for those who have trouble with constipation.
The sugar, proteins, and other vitamins in the fruit help in weight gain, especially when you need it. Incidentally, it's said that when eaten with cucumber, dates help to keep your weight at a normal level. Now that's what we call flexibility!
While we haven't exactly tried it out, but it's said that dates are an excellent way to control inebriation. And similarly, it also helps to cure hangovers. But for best results, you have to rub the skin a bit, and soak it in water overnight and then eat it.
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