• Dates are nutritionally rich in vitamins and minerals and contain natural sugars (sucrose, glucose and fructose) which make them an excellent source of energy. They can give you a great boost after recovering from illness or after you’ve been fasting. Culturally, fasters also eat dates during the pre-dawn meal before the fast, to help maintain their energy levels throughout the day.
• Good news! They're low in simple carbohydrates which cause obesity and diabetes.
• A great source of natural fibres, dates do wonders for your digestive system and intestinal movement. Which is another reason why it’s a popular food for the fasting month, when eating less or changing your routine can throw a spanner in the works.
• Dates are packed with minerals like potassium, which promotes a healthy nervous system; iron, which is essential for blood formation; calcium for healthy bones and teeth; and magnesium, which is good for your nerves, muscles and gives you brain-power!
• They are high in antioxidants, which are great for neutralising free radicals which cause disease.
• Dates are rich in vitamin A, which supports good vision; vitamin C, which strengthens your immune system; and various B-complexes that help fight infections and generally keep you healthy.
• They contain 20 different types of amino acids.
• Fresh and dried dates have the same health benefits but the dry ones have more calories.
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