Dates may not be considered a popular superfood but it is time for you to change what you think of this fruit!
Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree and it can be eaten fresh or dried. Naturally high in natural sugar, these sweet fruits are also packed with nutrients and benefits for our health.
All it takes is for you to start eating just 3 dates every day for a week and you will see a remarkable improvement in your overall health!
So, what happens when you start eating this superfood?
1. Your bone health will improve
According to North Dakota State University professor, Julie Garden-Robinson, dates contain boron which promotes healthy bones. Studies have also shown that dates are high in phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium which help strengthen our bones and fight diseases like osteoporosis.
2. Your digestive health will improve
Dates are also high in fiber which helps prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that people who regularly eat dates have better working digestive system than those who do not.
3. It helps battle stress and depression
Dates contain Vitamin B6, a vitamin which helps the body to produce serotonin and norepinephrine. Serotonin regulates your mood while norepinephrine battles stress. As studies show low levels of Vitamin B6 are linked to depression, eating dates may boost your Vitamin B6 intake and help you to avoid feeling gloomy and stressed out.
4. Energy boost
Since dates have high natural sugar, they make a perfect healthy snack that will last you all day long. Thanks to its naturally occurring sugars like fructose and glucose, dates not only help boost your energy but also help you to regain energy after an intense workout or outdoor activity.
5. Prevent heart diseases
A study also shows that dates could benefit heart health as they reduce triglyceride levels and oxidative stress, both are known to increase the risk of heart disease and atherogenesis.
It also lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of stroke, as well as other heart-related diseases.
6. Reduce the risk of colon cancer
A study done by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences shows that people who eat dates on a regular basis have higher good bacteria levels that help protect from the growth of cancer cells in the colon.
7. Relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies
People with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR) may benefit from eating dates as the fruit helps reduce several inflammation markers.
8. Aid weight loss
Dates may have high natural sugar but this fruit is also high in fiber which will help keep you feeling full for a longer time compared to other food.
They also contain antioxidants like anthocyanins, phenolics, and carotenoid which help get rid of toxins, boost digestion, increase metabolism and leads to weight loss.
