Health Benefits of Dates

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WHAT ARE DATES?

Fruit cultivated from the date palm tree
Composed of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars
Popular in Middle Eastern cuisine

HIGH IN ENERGY

Dates are a natural energy booster due to their high sugar content (81-88% in mass)
Consuming a single date for breakfast is enough to replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly

SOURCE OF FIBER

Each date contains approximately 1.5 grams of insoluble fiber
Fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and promotes good bowel health

ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY

Date fruits are rich in phenolic compounds, which are antioxidants that are known to protect cells from damage
These compounds play a preventive role against free radicals, and contribute to the prevention of several age-related diseases

RICH IN VITAMINS & MINERALS

There are at least 15 minerals in dates; potassium can be found at a concentration as high as 0.9%
Selenium – another element believed to protect against cancer and important in immune function – is also found in dates

Dates contain at least six vitamins including a small amount of vitamin A, B1, B2, C, and niacin
Vitamin A is a nutrient important to vision, growth, reproduction, and immunity

✔️ Boosts Energy
✔️ Promotes Healthy Bowels
✔️ Protects Against Age-Related Diseases
✔️ Improves Immune Function
✔️ Highly Nutritious Snack