7 Reasons To Include Dates In Your Diet

By Bindu Gowda

Monday, September 14, 2015, 10:18 [IST]

Dates are tasty power packed fruits. This wonder fruit has numerous health benefits. Dates have high nutritional value. It is a rich source of iron, minerals, calcium, amino acids, phosphorous and vitamins. It also contains natural sugars glucose, fructose and sucrose. They also have rich medical value. It cures many diseases including diabetes and boosts the immune system.

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Dates contains no cholesterol and each fruit has about 23 calories. Dates keep food cravings in check. It has healing properties and an excellent remedy for alcoholic intoxication. It protects against cell damage, prevents pancreatic cancer, prevents stroke and heart diseases. Since dates are diet friendly, you can replace it with the fried foods and snacks that are high in calories.

In today's article we have listed out few benefits of including dates in your diet. Read on to know more about it.

Quick Energy Booster:

Dates are high in glucose, fructose and sucrose. Thus, it provides quick energy. Just eat handful of dates if you are feeling tired for it boosts your energy level.

Promotes Weight Gain:

Eating dates regularly results in gaining weight. It contains sugar, vitamins and many essential proteins which has the ability to increase body weight. If you are slim and want to put on weight, just eat a handful of dates every day.

Strengthens Bone:

The minerals in dates assists in strengthening bones and fights against osteoporosis. Dates also contain Selenium, Manganese and Copper. All these contribute to the healthy bone development.

Relieves Constipation:

People suffering from constipation are often advised to eat dates. Dates are a good source of dietary fibre, which is essential for proper bowel movements. Just soak few dates overnight and have it in the morning to get rid of constipation.

Improves Skin Elasticity:

Dates are a good source of Vitamin A and P. These vitamins are very much essential for the elasticity of skin. The nutrients in the dates makes the skin look tender by preventing fine lines and wrinkles.