Date

The brown oblong edible fruit of palm cookies with raisins and chopped dates the sweet brownish fruit of an Old World palm commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family’ Arecaceae’ cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Although its place of origin is unknown because of long cultivation it probably originated from lands around Iraq. Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. It’s also a good source of energy sugar and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium’ iron’ phosphorus’ sodium’ potassium’ magnesium and zinc can be found in dates. It also contains vitamins such as thiamin’ riboflavin’ niacin’ folate’ vitamin A and vitamin K. The benefits of dates include relief from constipation intestinal disorders’ heart problems’ anemia’ sexual dysfunctions’ diarrhea’ abdominal cancer and many other conditions. Dates are also good for gaining weight. They are rich in several vitamins’ minerals and fiber too. These delicious fruits contain oil’ calcium’ sulfur’ iron’ potassium’ phosphorous’ manganese’ copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health. Some health specialists have said that eating one day per day is necessary for a balanced and healthy diet. A date fruit is the product of a date palm a tree native to Northern Africa and the Middle East although it is also cultivated in other parts of the world. In addition to being eaten fresh the date fruit is dried and eaten whole as a snack or included in an assortment of desserts. Many regional Middle Eastern cuisines incorporate dates as do Mediterranean cuisines like those of Italy and Greece. Dried dates are usually readily available in most markets and fresh dates can be found in specialty markets in season. The fruit is known as a date. The fruit's English name as well as the Latin species name dactylifera both come from the Greek word for finger because of the fruit's elongated shape. Date seeds are soaked and ground up for animal feed. Their oil is suitable for use in soap and cosmetics. . Dates ripen in four stages which are known throughout the world by their Arabic names kimri (unripe) khlal (crunchy) rutab (ripe’ soft) tamr (ripe’ sun dried). The sweet fruit is also brimming with vitamins’ minerals’ and healthy fiber. Dates are also high in sugar and calories. Dates are naturally high in sugar, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The sticky sweet fruit of the palm tree dates are a traditional food and are eaten for their natural sugar’ carbohydrates’ protein and nutrient content. They are a healthy snack choice and are a rich source of energy vitamins and minerals. the same amount of natural sugars as an apple but like many fruits they're on the low Glycemic index which means they won't cause a spike in blood sugar. Those benefits plus their fiber and B vitamins make dates a heart healthy choice. Eating 11 gms of dates would provide 25 calories with lots of fiber along. It is fattening if you don't check the portion and eat more than required as in the case of other foods also. But people who have sugar problems especially those with Type 2 diabetes should avoid eating dates as it is not good for their health. People consume dates in several ways such as mixing the paste of the dates with milk yogurt or with bread or butterto make them even more delicious. The paste is beneficial for both adults and children especially during a time of recovery from injury or illness. It is now accepted that dates are useful in preventing abdominal cancer. Muslims break their fast by eating dates and water according to their cultural traditions. Breaking fast by eating dates helps avoid overeating of food once the fast is over. When the body begins to absorb the high nutritional value of the dates feelings of hunger are pacified. The nervous system can get a lot of help from consuming dates since they have significant amounts of potassium. It is also said that taking one date per a day will help you to maintain your eye health all your life. They are commonly known to be quite effective in guarding against the problem of night blindness. Dates are a great way to somewhat stem the effects of those seasonal allergies through its contributions of sulfur to the diet. Dates should be included as a part of a healthy diet. Dates are a wonderful food source for people as they begin to age and their nervous system becomes sluggish or unsupported, as well as for people who want to keep their mind sharp. Dates are quite helpful in keeping your heart healthy. When they are soaked for the night crushed in the morning and then consumed they have been shown to have a positive effect on weak hearts. Dates can improve the overall health of the heart. Studies have shown that dates are even beneficial for increasing sexual stamina. Soak a handful of dates in fresh goat’s milk over night then grind them in the same milk with a mixture of cardamom powder and honey. This mixture becomes a very useful tonic for increasing sexual endurance and reducing sterility caused by various sexual disorders. Dates grow as an alternative medicine. Dates contain sugar and thus sometimes it is not suitable for people suffering from diabetes. Food having low Glycemic index GI is generally best fitted for sugar disorder patients. It is necessary for the diabetics to control glucose. A pound of body weight is equal to 4,500 calories regularly consuming dates can lead to a caloric buildup which can in turn cause weight gain. Eat your dates and give a boost to your bones.