8 Proven Health Benefits of Dates
Dates are high in fiber and antioxidants. Their nutritional benefits may support brain health and prevent disease.
What Will Happen If You Start Eating 2 Dates Every Day for a Week
1. Very nutritious
(DATA: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/1102632/nutrients)
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of Medjool dates provides the following nutrients:
Calories: 277
Carbs: 75 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Potassium: 15% DV
Magnesium: 13% DV
Copper: 40% DV
Manganese: 13% DV
Iron: 5% DV
Vitamin B6: 15% DV
Dates are also high in antioxidants, which may contribute to many of their health benefits
2. High in fiber
(DATA: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168191/nutrients)
Dates are high in fiber, which may be beneficial for preventing constipation and controlling blood sugar.
3. High in disease-fighting antioxidants
(DATA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32798862/)
Dates contain several types of antioxidants that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.
Flavonoids
Carotenoids
Phenolic acid
4. May promote brain health
(DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4994443/)
Dates may be helpful for lowering inflammation and preventing plaques from forming in the brain, which may be important for preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
5. May promote natural labor
(DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5637148/)
Dates may promote and ease natural labor for pregnant people when consumed during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
6. Natural sweetener
(DATA: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168191/nutrients)
Dates are a healthy substitute for white sugar in recipes due to their sweet taste, nutrients, fiber and antioxidants.
7. Other potential health benefits
Bone health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8066206/
Blood Sugar Control https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019638/
8. Easy to add to your diet
Doctor Karthikeyan MBBS., MD (Community Medicine)
Dr Karthikeyan MBBS., MD (Community Medicine)
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