In Islamic religion we eat dates in Ramadan Kareem but we don’t know the nutritional benefits of eating dates. About 20% of your daily requirement for potassium along with 7 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, and several types of antioxidants and Date fulfilled all requirement of body. Dates are frequently sold dried, which concentrates their sweetness and gives them a pleasing chewy texture. Eating dates can feel a lot like indulging in gummy candy except that they are a lot healthier. Dates are the small, oval fruits of the date palm tree, grown in tropical climates. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in Arabia from the 6th millennium BCE. The total annual world production of dates amounts to 8.5 million metric tons, countries of the Middle East and North Africa being the largest producers. Dates may be bright red or bright yellow in color (or somewhere in between), but dried dates typically have a golden brown hue. The most commonly consumed varieties are Medjool and Deglet Noor, but there are actually over 3,000 varieties to be found worldwide. Some benefits of dates are
1. Solution of Digestion system
Fiber is important for your overall health. Fiber is a critical component of healthy digestion despite that fact that we don’t actually digest it. Instead, fiber adds bulk to your stools. It helps your body push waste through the colon and eliminates it more easily and regularly.
Dates have a hefty 7 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving, so they’re a great way to add more to your diet. You can chop some up and sprinkle them on oatmeal for an even bigger boost, but it is best to work up to this meal. Fiber should be added gradually to the diet lest it cause the very constipation you’re trying to prevent.
2. Increasing the Energy
Despite the fact that dates are quite sweet, they don’t spike your blood sugar. It’s the fiber once again that deserves the credit. Fiber slows digestion and evens out the rate at which the sugar in dates hits your blood stream. You won’t have a spike and subsequent crash when you enjoy dates, but rather a sustained source of energy. Dates are considered a low glycemic food, meaning that they score low on the test that measures how quickly blood sugar rises after eating specific foods.
3. Disease Killer
Dates are provide in several types of antioxidant, which are compounds capable of binding with and neutralizing free radicals in the body. Free radicals tend to cause cellular damage until they are neutralized, which increases the risk of many common diseases. Dates have been found to have the highest level of antioxidants. The three most potent antioxidants in dates are as follows:
Flavonoids: Flavonoids are antioxidants known reduce inflammation in the body and reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and some kinds of cancer.
Carotenoids: Carotenoids are antioxidants that do a lot to support the health of your heart; they may also work to keep your eyes healthy by lowering the risk macular degeneration and cataracts.
Phenolic acid: This is strong anti-inflammatory and reduces the risk of developing heart disease or cancer.
4. Function Booster
Eating dates may help improve brain function. There are lots of challenges to your brain and to keep it sharp, but all of them rely on proper nutrition to maintain clear pathways in the brain. Dates have been found to lower inflammatory markers in your gray matter that are associated with higher rates of Alzheimer’s. In animal studies have shown that dates to be helpful for reducing the activity of amyloid beta proteins, which can form plaques in the brain. It make disturb communication between brain cells and cause cells but one animal studies found that mice fed a diet including dates had better learning ability, longer memory, and less anxiety-related behaviors.
5. Less Consumption of Sugar
The overconsumption of sugar is a serious health crisis that doctors think is fueling the obesity epidemic. People who are trying to eat more healthfully may fall victim to it. If you are committed to reducing your sugar intake, it’s best to eat home-cooked meals. The best way to substitute dates for white sugar is to make date paste, as in this recipe. It is made by mixing dates with water in a blender. A rule of thumb is to replace sugar with date paste at a 1:1 ratio. In the end, dates are an excellent replacement for sugar
Conclusion
Our Prophet ?? said “There is a tree among the trees which is similar to a Muslim (in Goodness) and that is the date palm tree.”(Bukhari) and other see in picture. In the end Dates are a very healthy fruit to include in your diet. They are high in calories, we recommend sticking to about 2 per day. It is plenty to reap the considerable health benefits. The nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants make dates one treat and reduced risk of disease. The result will be a healthier body and mind as well as the sustained energy you need to power through your day.
