12 Health Benefits of Dates
Dates, the luscious and naturally sweet fruits of the date palm tree, have been cherished for their rich flavor and numerous health benefits for centuries. Not only are they a delicious snack, but dates are also packed with essential nutrients and offer a wide array of health benefits. Dates are the sweet fruit of the date palm tree which mostly grows in the tropical regions of the world. They are one of the sweetest fruits in existence. Each date contains the equivalent of 60g of sugar. The dates that we find in the market have been dried and have a wrinkled appearance although when fresh they are plump with a smooth skin. There are over 30 varieties of dates including : Medjool dates Deglet Noor dates Piarom dates Mazafati dates Khudri dates Deglet Noor dates. Dates have sugars, (66%) in the form of glucose and pectin, B group vitamins especially B1,B2, niacin and B6 . They are rich in mi...