(H1) Health Benefits of Dates:

There are many proven health benefits of dates. First of all lets see what actually the dates are? Dates are the fruits of date palm tree and its scientific name is Phoenix Dactylifera. Dates are grown in many tropical regions. Dates can be dried and fresh. One can distinguish between the fresh and dried dates by looking at its appearance. If the skin of date is wrinkled then it is a dried date but if its skin appears very smooth then it is a fresh date. Dates are chewy, have a very sweet flavour and they are high in many nutrients. They are very beneficial for human health.

(H2) This article will discuss some important health benefits of dates.

 

 

(H3) Helps in digestion

Dates are high in fiber so in this way they are very beneficial for our digestive health. They are very helpful in treating constipation. It promotes regular bowel movements by contributing to the formation of stool.

(H3) Helps in fighting diseases

Dates are rich in antioxidants hence they are very beneficial in reducing the risk of many diseases. Three most powerful antioxidants of dates are given below

H4 Flavonoids

They may help in reducing inflammation, risk of diabetes and certain types of cancers.

H4 Carotenoids

They are very helpful in promoting heart health and may also reduce the risk of eye related disorders.

(H4) Phenolic acid

They may help lower the risk of cancer and heart diseases.

 

(H3) Bone health

Dates contain several minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium, all of these are very beneficial in promoting the health of bones.

 

Thus dates have a very rich nutritional value they are high in many minerals and antioxidants. They are very beneficial in promoting human health by lowering blood sugar, by promoting bone health and by reducing the risk of heart disease. We should add dates in our daily meal .