DRIED DATES

DRIED DATES
One of the sweetest fruits, dates are rich in carbohydrates and provide your body with a healthy

source of energy.A dried date is deliberately dehydrated to remove its moisture. Dried dates have

a longer shelf-life than the fresh. Dried dates if refrigerated in an airtight container stay

fresh for up to one year, and if in the freezer can last up to five years.Dates are the fruits grow

on the palm tree belonging to the family of Arecaceae, in the genus: Phoenix, and scientifically

named as Phoenix dactylifera.There are many varieties of date palm cultivated. ‘Amir Hajj’, ‘Saidy’,

‘Khadrawy’ and ‘Medjool’ are some of the important varieties popular for their rich taste, flavor,

and superior quality.Dates can be chipped and sprinkled on sweet dishes, cakes and puddings.

Health Benefits of Consuming Dates
1.It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble and insoluble fibers and different kinds

of amino acids.

2.Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals.

3.Dates provide essential vitamins and minerals – such as B-complex vitamins, magnesium and iron.

Only a handful of dates – five or six – will help you meet your 5-A-Day goal for fruit.

4.Dates help in weight gain and are beneficial for those who suffer from over slimming problem.

5.Cures abdominal cancer. The best thing is that it does not have any side effect on the body and

is completely natural as well as it works better than medicine.

6.The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. Additionally,

the fiber works as a bulk laxative. It, thus, helps to protect the colon mucous membrane from cancer-causing

chemicals binding to it in the colon.

Dry and soft dates are usually eaten out-of-hand.They can also be chopped and added to fruit

salad and in a range of sweet and savory dishes.Another amazing aspect of eating dry dates is increased

muscle strength. They have significant effects on our heart muscles and are known to make our heart

stronger.