Dates

We don't think enough about buying dates, yet they are excellent for health. We have selected 10 benefits of this fruit that you will soon be able to do without.

Dates are found in date palms. In North Africa and the Middle East we put it in many dishes, dry or fresh. In France, we eat them rather dry. But we should eat it more often because these fruits are very rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.

The date is rich in carbohydrates and low in fat
The date is excellent for health because it is rich in fructose, dextrose, sucrose, maltose. Carbohydrates that are real sources of energy for the body. These carbohydrates also help fight high blood pressure effectively. Besides, it is low in fat. It hardly contains any.
The date is rich in fiber
We know it is essential to eat foods rich in fiber to stay healthy. Dates help promote good digestion and combat temporary constipation. Foods rich in fiber also help keep the intestines healthy.

The date is rich in trace elements
Dates are also a source of trace elements. It contains copper, zinc or even iron. We therefore recommend that people with anemia do not hesitate to consume it. In 100 grams of date, there is 0.90 g of iron, the equivalent of 11% of the recommended daily allowance.

The date is rich in amino acids
The date also contains amino acids like alanine, arginine, glycine, serine, or valine. These amino acids have many virtues, such as reducing blood pressure or joint pain. They can also help increase muscle mass.

The date is rich in antioxidants
The date must also be consumed regularly because it is rich in antioxidants. Carotenoids and phenolic compounds are very useful in fighting the accumulation of fat in the body, especially in the arteries. Antioxidants also help fight against cell aging.

The date is rich in minerals
It should not be forgotten that the date is also rich in minerals. There are indeed potassium, magnesium, phosphorus or even calcium in dates. A diet rich in potassium can reduce blood pressure as well as the risk of stroke.

The date is rich in vitamins
It is also for its vitamins that dates should be consumed. Vitamins C, E, B2 and B3 are found in this fruit, but also A1, B1, B5, B6 and K. Vitamin B6 is known to improve brain performance, for example. As for vitamin E, it can delay or prevent coronary heart disease.

The date is rich in protein
The proteins present in the date make it an excellent fruit for muscles and bones and also help burn fat. Proteins also help regulate appetite. But a diet rich in protein must be accompanied by regular physical activity.

The date fights fatigue
Thanks to all these nutrients, the date will be excellent for fighting fatigue and strengthening your immune system. Eating dates before the arrival of winter will therefore allow the body to better protect itself from external aggressions. It offers a real energy intake recommended for great athletes.

Date reduces pain in childbirth
Last unsuspected benefit of the date: it reduces the pain of childbirth. This is revealed by a study by a team of researchers from the University of Jordan. According to these studies, a diet rich in dates would also reduce bleeding and better manage postpartum.
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