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What are the dates?

Dates are fruits of the date palm tree, originally from the Middle East but now grown in the Mediterranean, Asia, the USA, and Mexico.

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Atop the tops of these palm trees, they hang in large clusters. As the fruit ripens, its skin turns brown and wrinkles as moisture escapes. Usually, they are harvested by hand, either by climbing up the palm or using a mechanical lift.
New types of dates are best between November and January, but dried dates are available all year.

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Medjool dates are popular because of their sweet, sticky taste and texture.
Nutritional benefits of dates
A 30g serving of dates (dried) provides:

1. Rich in protective antioxidants
   81 kcal / 345KJ
   1.0g Protein
   0.1g Fat
   20.4g Carbohydrates
   20.4g Sugar
   1.6g Fibre
   210mg Potassium

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What are the benefits of eating dates?

Dates are rich in magnesium, copper, and selenium, essential nutrients to keep your bones healthy and prevent bone diseases. Vitamin K is present in it, which assists in controlling blood clotting and helps in your rate of metabolism.

Do you eat dates every day?

You should consume 5 to 6 dates a day to stay healthy. Don't overdo it since it contains some added sugar, which can lead to high sugar levels and diabetes.

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How beneficial are dates for skincare?

Dates contain vitamin D, which maintains skin elasticity and smoothness, as well as vitamin C.
Dates also come with anti-aging properties and prevent the accumulation of melanin.
According to a small study published in 2015, date consumption may reduce colon cancer risk.

How helpful are dates for pregnant women?

During pregnancy, women often experience vomiting, which can lower potassium levels. The potassium content of 100 grams of dates is 696 milligrams. Date contains B vitamin folate, Which plays a vital role in pregnancy. It prevents severe congenital disabilities like Spina Bifida. A 100-gram serving of dates contains 15 micrograms of folate.

It may facilitate a natural birth

In the last few weeks of pregnancy, dates may reduce the need for an induced birth by promoting cervical dilation. Additionally, they are thought to speed up labor. Fruit compounds mimic the effects of oxytocin, a hormone involved in labor contractions.

Is it safe to eat dates?

Some people are allergic to dates, as well as some people who are sensitive to compounds called sulfites.
Many people think dates are only suitable for some because dates contain a lot of natural sugar. However, these sweet fruits are packed with a lot of nutrients.

Dates are a superfood

Apart from being delicious, dates also have many health benefits – a surprising amount. Dates are not only an under-rated member of the dried fruit family; It's a superfood
Farmers harvest dates in early winter and fall, so dates are usually at their freshest this time of year. But many people eat dried dates, which can last long in sealed containers.

This article explains how dates can benefit your health and how to incorporate them into a well-balanced diet.

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