Date trees reach about 69-75ft in height growing individually with several stem from a single root system. Date fruits are oval, ranging from bright red to bright yellow in color .
They are sweet containing about 7.5 percent of sugar when dried. Dates are healthy but only in moderation. They're high in sugar and calories; so eating too many can result in weight gain. If you're trying to lose weight, avoid dates and stick to other fruits and vegetables. Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. They are also high in some important nutrients and have a variety of advantages and uses.
BENEFITS
- Their calorie content is higher than most fresh fruit since its dried. Despite their calories, dates contain some important vitamins, minerals and a significant amount of fiber. Most of the calories come from carbs and the rest are from a very small amount of protein. Dates are also high in antioxidants contributing to many of its benefits.
- High in fiber - Fiber can benefit your digestive health by preventing constipation. The fiber in dates may be beneficial for blood sugar control.
- High in disease-fighting antioxidants -Antioxidants protect your cells from free radicals and dates provide various antioxidants that have a number of health benefits like flavanoids, carotenoids and phenolic acid.
- Promote brain health - Dates may be helpful for lowering inflammation and preventing plaques from forming in the brain, which is important for preventing Alzheimer's disease. Eating dates improves brain function.
- Cures Anaemia - Dates contain an impressive level of iron which makes them the perfect home remedy for treating iron deficiency. Consumption of dates on a regular basis can boost the amount of iron in the blood.
- Treats Diarrhoea - Dates are effective in treating diarrhoea as they contain potassium which helps in managing looseness of the bowels. The soluble fibre in dates promotes healthy functioning of the excretory system.
- Bone health - Packed with minerals, dates are useful in strengthening bones and curing diseases like osteoporosis. Minerals such as copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium found in dates greatly contribute to healthy bone development and strength.
- Treatment of Allergies - Organic sulphur has several health benefits which is found in dates. It includes reduction of allergic reaction and seasonal allergies. Dates are a great option to add sulphur to the diet.
- Treatment of Night Blindness - Daily consumption of dates helps in keeping the eyes healthy and also prevents disease like night blindness.
- Promotes weight gain - If you are thin and slim, you can eat dates to increase your weight and build muscles. They contain sugar, proteins and vitamins. Dates is just the thing for you if you are underweight.
- Treatment of sexual weakness - Studies have shown that dates are beneficial in increasing sexual stamina. Dates contain high levels of estradiol and flavanoid, which can increase sperm count and motility; thus reducing sterility.
- Dental health - Dates contain fluorine, an important chemical element that inhibits tooth decay by removing plaque thus strengthening the tooth enamel.
- Beneficial for pregnant women - Dates improve the mother's milk by providing adequate nutrition to it. They also cause an improvement in the uterus muscles. They prevent haemorrhage soon after childbirth.
- Dates offer quick comfort and a great treatment for alcoholic intoxication.
- It maintains healthy skin as it contains Vitamin B5. It reduces the occurrence of wrinkles by preventing the accumulation of melanin inside the body.
- Vitamin B5 present in dates minimizes hair problems like hair loss thus maintaining healthy hair.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF DATES
The chart below shows that dates are nutrient packed.
Calories - 277
Carbs - 75 grams
Fiber - 7 grams
Protein - 2 grams
Potassium - 20% of the recommended dietary intake
Magnesium - 14% of the RDI
Copper - 18% of the RDI
Manganese - 15% of the RDI
Iron - 5% of the RDI
Vitamin B6 - 12% of the RDI
Vitamin A - 100 grams
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