Nutritional value and health benefits of dates

Nutritional value and health benefits of dates



The nutritional value of the relatively easy to store date fruit is high sugar comprising up to 70 percent of the fruit .a single serving of date contains 31 grammas of carbohydrates, making it powerhouse of energy eating dates and drinking water is an ideal way to replenish the body s need for potassium.

Dates are also good sources of Irion, potassium, copper, calcium and phosphorus (important in building muscles and neuro-tissues)Dates contain 13.8 per cent water and about three per cent proteins as well as at least six vitamins including a small amount of vitamin c and vitamins B1,thiamine,B2riboflavin,nicotinic acid and vitamin A.

Other minerals and salts that are found in various proportions include boron, cobalt, fluorine, phosphorous, sodium, and zinc. Additionally, the seeds contain aluminum, cadmium, chlorides, lead, and various proportions. Dates contain elemental fluorine that useful in protecting teeth against decy.

Selenium, another element belived to prevent cancer and important n immune function, which is also in dates. The protein in dates contain23 types of amino acids, some type of amino acids are not present in popular fruits such as oranges, apple, and bananas. Dates contain 0.5-3.9 per cent pectin which may have important health benefits.

It has been reported that damaged dates are not fit for human consumptions, when added to animal food, can increase the flow of milk in farm animals.

Study has shown that dates contain certain stimulants which strengthen the muscles of uterus in the last month of pregnancy. This assist in the dilation of the uterus at the time of delivery. In Surah Maryam, Allah provided Hazrat Maryam dates when she was experiencing discomfort and pain during the final stage of pregnancy. Dates are also recommended for women in the postpartum period and during lactation

Due to its values as a nutritious, high energy food. The Sunnah of putting chewed dates or honey into the mouth of the newborn babes at the name giving ceremony on seventh day after the child. The people of kingdom of Saudi Arabia use dates during Tea, Ghewaaa (tea) especially. Ujwa dates of Madina manawara are very nice in taste and Alhasa dates ekhlaass also famous of good taste in Saudi Arabia.

Iftaar with dates give quick energy to body and especially during Ramadan all over the world dates used for iftaar. Good for men with milk or with tea without sugar and dates play an important role in the treatment of obesity.