Dates are the edible fruit of the date palm, cultivated since ancient times. In the East, dates are called “the berries of life” and “bread of the desert”. Due to their wonderful taste and nutritional properties, they are one of the important elements of the diet of people in many countries of the world.
The benefits of dates
Dates consist of two-thirds of carbohydrates, these fruits have very little water. Dates contain proteins, vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins and minerals: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, iron, as well as dietary fiber and pectins. Dates are a very sweet and high-calorie product, 100 g of fruit contains almost 280 kcal, and one fruit contains approximately 23 kcal. These fruits are very useful for people weakened by diseases, as they are able to quickly restore a person's energy.
Dates have a tonic effect on the body, they strengthen the immune system, relieve fatigue, and are a good prophylactic against cancer. Dates are very useful for pregnant women. In the composition of the fetus there is a special substance that has a positive effect on the muscles of the uterus, which facilitates the process of giving birth and shortens the period of bleeding after childbirth. In addition, dates are a source of folic acid, which is simply necessary for expectant mothers. Dates should be included in the diet of nursing mothers: fruits enrich the composition of milk.
The daily consumption of dates, even in small quantities, serves as the prevention of many serious diseases.
Medicinal properties of dates
Dates have one amazing characteristic: they contain a protein that is usually not found in fruits. Therefore, dates improve the processes of cell regeneration, are able to balance the distribution of fluid in the body. Since these fruits are high in iron, they are very beneficial for blood disorders and low hemoglobin levels. The calcium and phosphate found in dates are essential for maintaining healthy bones and joints.
Potassium, which is part of dates, has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels, and iron helps fight anemia. The use of dates normalizes the functioning of the liver, kidneys, and intestines. These fruits are very useful for the nervous system: they contain a valuable amino acid - tryptophan, it is a participant in the production of melatonin and serotonin in the body, which raise mood and normalize the mental background.
Dates can be used for sleep disorders as a mild hypnotic.
People suffering from diabetes mellitus, obesity, chronic diseases of the digestive tract are advised to consume dates in very small quantities.
