Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The 10 health benefits of dates

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### We do not think enough about buying dates, yet they are excellent for health. I have selected 10 benefits of this magical fruit.
Dates are found in date palms. In North Africa and the Middle East they are used in many dishes, dry or fresh. In Europe, they are eaten rather dry. But we should eat more often because these fruits are very rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. ____________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________ #### 1. The date is high in carbohydrates and low in fat : The date is excellent for health because it is rich in fructose, dextrose, sucrose, maltose. Carbohydrates that are real sources of energy for the body. These carbohydrates also help fight against high blood pressure. Besides, she is low in fat. It contains practically none. #### 2. The date is rich in fiber : We know it is essential to eat high fiber foods to stay healthy. Dates help promote good digestion and fight against temporary constipation. Foods rich in fiber also help keep the intestines healthy. #### 3. The date is rich in trace elements : The date is also a source of trace elements. It contains indeed copper, zinc or iron. Therefore, people with anemia should be advised not to hesitate to consume it. In 100 grams of date, there is 0.90 g of iron, equivalent to 11% of the recommended daily intake. #### 4. The date is rich in amino acids : The date also contains amino acids such as alanine, arginine, glycine, serine, or valine. These amino acids have many virtues, such as reducing blood pressure or joint pain. They can also contribute to the increase of the muscular mass. #### 5. The date is rich in antioxidants : The date must also be consumed regularly because it is rich in antioxidants. Carotenoids and phenolic compounds are very useful to fight against the accumulation of fat in the body, especially in the arteries. Antioxidants also help fight cell aging. #### 6. The date is rich in minerals : Do not forget that the date is also rich in minerals. We find in fact potassium, magnesium, phosphorus or calcium in the dates. A diet high in potassium can reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke. #### 7. The date is rich in vitamins : It is also for its vitamins that it is necessary to consume the dates. This fruit contains vitamins C, E, B2 and B3, but also A1, B1, B5, B6 and K. Vitamin B6 is for example known to improve the performance of the brain. As for vitamin E, it can delay or prevent coronary heart disease. #### 8. The date is rich in protein : The proteins present in the date make it an excellent fruit for muscles and bones and allow, moreover, to burn fat. Proteins also help regulate appetite. But a diet rich in protein must be accompanied by regular physical activity. #### 9. The date fights fatigue : Thanks to all these nutrients, the date will be excellent to fight fatigue and strengthen your immune system. Eating dates before the arrival of winter will allow the body to better protect itself against external aggression. It offers a real energy intake recommended in major sports. #### 10. The date reduces the pain of childbirth : Last unsuspected benefit of the date: it reduces the pains of childbirth. This is revealed by a study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Jordan. According to this work, a diet rich in dates would also reduce bleeding and better manage postpartum.
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**_Thank you for reading, I wish a successful life to everyone._**

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