Nutritional Benefit of Dates:

According to article by Ms.Brianna Elliott (RD) on 21st March 2018, published on” Healthline”, Dates,

1. Are very nutritious. Dates contain several vitamins and minerals, in addition to fibre and antioxidants. However, they are high in calories since they are a dried fruit.

2. Prevent constipation. Control blood sugar. Dates are high in fibre, which may be beneficial for preventing constipation and controlling blood sugar control.

3. Prevent development of certain chronic illness. Dates contain several types of antioxidants that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

4. May 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.

5. May promote natural labour. Dates may promote and ease natural labour for pregnant women when consumed during the last few weeks of pregnancy.

6. Are excellent natural sweetener. Dates are a healthy substitute for white sugar in recipes due to their sweet taste, nutrients, fibre and antioxidants.

7. Keep bone health. Dates contain several minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. All of these have been studied for their potential to prevent bone-related conditions like osteoporosis.

8. Control blood sugar. Dates have the potential to help with blood sugar regulation due to their low glycemic index, fibre and antioxidants. Thus, eating them may benefit diabetes management.