Dates and its nutritional benefits
Date which is commonly known as date palm or phoenix dactylifera, is a flowering plant species in Arecaceae which is cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Dates are widely cultivated and popular across Northern Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.
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Here are some of its health benefits:
- Date contains vitamins and minerals fibre, healthy calories and antioxidants which make quite healthy for our immune system.
- Dates are helpful for reducing ignition and preventing brain disease an example of which is Alzheimer’s diseases.
- Dates helps to facilitate and ease natural labour for expecting mothers.
- The presence of several minerals (phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium) in dates have proven to prevent bone-related conditions.
- The presence of low glycaemic index, fibre and antioxidants can help regulate blood sugar.