DATES: ALL-NATURAL SUPERFOOD
Nutritional Breakdown
- Dates are fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free.
- High level of natural sweetness
- Dates contain vitamin A and numerous B-complex vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid), necessary for building healthy body tissue and muscle.
- Dates contain 15 minerals, including magnesium, iron, phosphorous, copper, calcium, manganese and potassium. These are essential for the proper functioning of muscles and the nervous system.
- Dates are loaded with dietary fibre, both soluble and insoluble. A diet rich in dietary fibre has been proven to reduce the risk of certain cancers and control blood sugar levels.
- Dates are also full of tannins. Tannins are responsible for the dark colour of dates in the post-harvest period, and this gives them the highest concentration per serving size among dried fruits of antioxidants, linked with fighting heart disease and cancer.
"INDEED IN DATES THERE IS CURE"
- PROPHET MUHAMMED [PBUH]
Health Benefits
- Helps Kidney Function & digestion; known to help constipation
- Rich in Calcium & Minerals; Helps keep bones and teeth in good health. It is considered a superfood fruit as it known to strengthen bones and fight off ailments.
- Immune boosting; contains antioxidants and natural sugars. It is beneficial for people suffering diabetes as it does not significantly increase blood sugar and regulates blood pressure.
- Pregnancy & Hormones; Increases chance of fertility, beneficial for giving birth and helps regulates hormones
- Weight Management; Eating 7 dates is believed to help pacify any feelings of hunger as they are full of nutrition and energy and can therefore help with weight-loss.
- Bodily Cleanse: A regular intake of dates help eliminate bodily toxins.
- Eliminates Constipation: Dates are high in fibre, and therefore widely used for eliminating the symptoms of constipation.