3 dates per day for...
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Mar 9, 2019
- 1 min read
Dates are fruits that really offer your health so many benefits, in addition they can replace unhealthy and high sugary dessrets.
1. Reduced risk of colon cancer
Dates are linked with lower risk of colon cancer as they promote normal digestion and growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.
2. You’ll have quick, long lasting energy
Dates contain natural sugar: glucose, fructose and sucrose that are important for boosting energy. In addition they contain healthy components like fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and antioxidants that will keep those levels up.
3. Your digestive health will improve
One cup of dates provides your body with 12 grams of fiber so approximately 48% of your RDI.
So dates relieves constipation, improve bowel movement and stool frequency.
4. You could be smarter:
Dates are rich in vitamin B6 which is important for improving brain function and mood while decreasing depression.B6 helps the body to make serotonin which is responsible for improving mood while norepinephrine help you to deal with stress.
5. Treatment for haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are veins that have become inflamed and swollen in the anus and they are caused usually by constipation. A diet rich in fiber can heal and reverse haemorrhoids case.
6. Cure a broken heart, aka, improve your cardiovascular system
According to studies done high potassium intake is linked with lower risk of stroke and mortality, dates due to their potassium content has been linked to lower LDL level that cause vessels blockage.

Sources:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322548.php








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