Phoenix dactylifera (Dates) are one of the sweetest fruits which has long been a staple fruit in the middle East.
Dates which are a native to Iraq has become popular in many parts of the world and it is grown in many tropical part of the world.
Popularly known as Debinu in the northern part of Nigeria, it’s honey like flavour is a delicious,mouth watering delight that keeps people craving for more.
There are a lot of nutritional benefits that are embedded in this delicious fruit.
Some of them includes:
1. Dates may improve bone health: This fruit contains Vitamin K which is a blood coagulant that helps in metabolizing the bones.
2.High in Fibre: Dates is high in fibre which helps the digestive system by preventing constipation. It also helps in the regulation of bowel movements.
The fibre in dates also helps in the control of blood sugar making it highly beneficial to the health especially for the aged.
3. It May promote brain health: Dates are known to contain antioxidants which help in the prevention of brain cells inflammation therefore aiding the over all health of the brain.
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