Organic Dates, The Natural Sweeteners!
The sweet date fruit is of oval-cylindrical shape, its color when ripe ranges from bright red to a light caramel color, depending on its variety. In Arabic, it is called “Tamr”, while the Greek call it “daktulos” which means ‘finger’, indicating the fruit’s shape. Dates have existed in the Middle Eastern culture for thousands of years – in fact, archaeologic evidence suggests that dates have been cultivated since 6,000 BC. Around 3,000 varieties of dates exist, and while they all possess almost the same types of nutrients and vitamins in them, the amounts of these nutrients and vitamins may differ! Continue reading to find out about its benefits!
Health Benefits of Organic Dates
IMPROVES DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Apart from aiding constipation, dates play a role in improving our overall digestive health. Fiber is imperative for cleaning our gastrointestinal intestines and detoxify the body. Dates helps avoid developing digestive problems such as colitis. Regular consumption of dates encourages the growth of good bacteria in the stomach, which improves digestion.
REDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE
Magnesium, apart from healing inflammation, can also help control the body’s blood pressure levels. The high potassium content in dates also contributes to reducing blood pressure, as well ensure proper functioning of the heart.
PROMOTES BONE HEALTH
Dates contain important vitamins and minerals which contribute to good bone health. They can help avoid bone diseases which occur with age, such as osteoporosis and promote healthy, strong bones.
HELPS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Heart health is also improved by consuming dates over time. This fruit is high in dietary fiber, which plays a key role in controlling and reducing cholesterol levels. Dates also contain potassium, which has been associated with lower heart diseases.
PROVIDES AN ENERGY BOOST
Dates are high in natural sugars like fructose and sucrose and are perfect for an energy boost in the middle of the day to revitalize and energize the body. For this reason, Muslims eat dates when they break their fasts during Ramadan. Just don’t overdo it, as dates are high in calories and sugar, and can cause weight gain!
Organic Dates Recipes
Date Caramel
Tasty homemade date caramel to add on to your breakfast toast!
Date, Parsley and Sumac Quiche with Crushed Almonds
Dates add a surprising sweetness to a savory and rich quiche! Great for lunch and tea-time snack!
Lydia Tan
References
https://appreciategoods.com/dates-health-benefits/#Dates_Nutrition_Facts
