Food for Health: Dates

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Dates are a perfect energy boosting snack. It is suggested to be a powerhouse of energy. Dates are regarded as a great source of dietary fiber. They get digested very quickly, that’s why they can be used for quick energy and repairing wastes. One date is a minimum of a balanced and healthy diet (1kg=3000 calories). Apart from being rich in natural fibers, dates also comprise of a lot of other nutrients, like oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, magnesium, etc. They are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Dates contain sugar, fat, proteins, vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, nicotruic acid (anti- pellagra) and are rich in natural fiber. They also contain traces of minerals needed by the body such as oil, calcium, sulphur, iron, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium. The presence of magnesium is essential for healthy bone development and for energy metabolism and iron which is essential to red blood cell production. Dates also contain a variety of B-complex vitamins, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid. These vitamins have a variety of functions that help maintain a healthy body – to metabolize carbohydrates and maintain blood glucose levels.

The date is a laxative food. It is highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation as the roughage provided by it stimulates sluggish bowels. They are a great remedy for weak hearts. Dates soaked overnight in water and crushed in the same water in the morning is suggested to be taken twice a week in this condition to strengthen your heart. The nicotinic properties of dates make them an excellent cure for intestinal disturbances. Dates help in night-blindness and diseases of the respiratory system. It is also excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication.

Health Benefits of Dates

Dates help to overcome abdominal cancer, appease hunger and alleviates depression in new mothers. Being a laxative food, dates have been found to be beneficial for those suffering from constipation. It also correct weakness of digestion, diseases of the respiratory system, enriches breast milk, assist in the growth of the fetus, increase sexual strength, night-blindness, prevent putrescence of humors, relieves intestinal malabsorption, scarring, strengthen muscles of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy, strengthens bones, weight gain. The nicotinic content in dates makes them an excellent cure for intestinal disturbances. Studies have shown that consumption of dates, soaked overnight and crushed to drink as a syrup is good for those who have a weak heart.

Dates, Deglet, Pitted - 5 Lb Bag / Box Each

Pitted Dates (Sun Date) 32oz (2lb)

Bob's Red Mill Date Pieces, 20-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)

Bergin Nut Company Dates Diced, 16-Ounce Bag (Pack of 4)

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Dromedary Pitted Dates Bag, 8-Ounce Units (Pack of 12)

Alwadi Al Akhdar Date Molasses, 24.75-Ounce plastic jar (Pack of 3)

Sun Maid Chopped Dates, 8-Ounce Bag (Pack of 5)

Dole Dates, Pitted, 8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)

Jumbo Medjool Dates (1 Pound Bag) - No Sugar Added

Bergin Nut Company Dates Whole Pitted, 12-Ounce Bag (Pack of 6)

Bob's Red Mill Date Crumbles, 20-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)

Bergin Nut Company Organic Medjool Dates, 14-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2)