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It’s a Date! Learn the Nutritional Benefit of Dates.

Saturday, October 17th, 2020Healthy LivingAdmin


This sugary, sticky and sweet dates are nature’s candy. The deep brown fruit has a rich, caramel-like taste and make great natural sweeteners. You can add dates to a variety of dishes — from smoothies, oatmeal and desserts to salads. Dates are loaded with fibre, potassium, vitamin B6 and they’re rich in carbs, making them an excellent energy source. However, these sweet fruits are packed with plenty of nutrients, making them an excellent snack to enjoy in moderation. Interestingly, a lot of us are not aware of the wholesome benefits of this fruit. Let’s quickly know them.

Lowers cholesterol
Did you know that dates are free from cholesterol and contain very little fat? Including them in small quantities in your meal plan can help you keep a check on cholesterol level, and even assist in weight loss. Are you looking for a way to bring your cholesterol down? Look no further, dates are good source of soluble fibre. It’s never too late to start loading up on the cholesterol free fruit.

Rich in vitamins
Dates contain a lot of vitamins. If you eat a few dates every day, you won't have to take vitamin supplements. Not only will it keep you healthy, you will also notice a change in your energy level. This fruit contains natural sugar such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose. So, it works really well as a quick snack.

They are rich in Protein
Dates are strong source of proteins that help us to stay fit, and 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. If you are looking for ways to incorporate protein in your diet without beans, this must be good news for you.

Improves bone health
Dates could do wonders for your bone health too. Yes, you heard right. They 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.

Easy to Add to Your Diet
Dates are incredibly versatile and make a delicious snack. They are often paired with other foods, such as almonds, cakes or parfait. They are also very sticky, which makes them useful as a binder in baked goods, such as in cookies and bread. The sweet fruit makes for an excellent breakfast What’s more, you can use them to sweeten up your salad, smoothies and oatmeal.

Improves skin
The vitamins C and D works on our skin's elasticity and also keeps our skin smooth. If you are experiencing skin problems, incorporate dates in your diet, they will help you in the long run. Also, the fruit has anti-ageing benefits and prevent the accumulation of melanin in our body.

Fixes hangovers
Having a weekend hangover? Dates can help you feel better, they are great fruit to control inebriation. And similarly, it also helps to cure hangovers. However, for maximum results, you have to rub the skin a bit, and soak it in water overnight before eating them.

Dates are definitely worthy of our kitchen. What would you whip up with dates? Share it with us at the comment section.

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