Dates are edible fruits of the date palm, cultivated since ancient times. In the East, dates are called "berries of life" and "desert bread." Due to the wonderful taste and nutritional properties, they are one of the important elements of the diet of residents of many countries of the world.
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The benefits of dates
Dates consist of two-thirds of carbohydrates, in these fruits there is very little water. Dates include proteins, vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins and minerals: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, iron, as well as dietary fiber and pectins. Dates are a very sweet and high-calorie product, 100 g of fruits contain almost 280 kcal, and one fruit contains approximately 23 kilocalories. These fruits are very useful for people weakened by diseases, as they are able to quickly restore human energy.
Dates have a tonic effect on the body, they strengthen the immune system, relieve fatigue, and are a good prophylactic against cancer. Dates for pregnant women are very useful. The composition of the fetus has a special substance that has a positive effect on the muscles of the uterus, which facilitates the process of giving birth to a child and shortens the duration of bleeding after childbirth. In addition, dates are a source of folic acid, which is simply necessary for expectant mothers. Dates should be included in the diet of nursing mothers: the fruits enrich the composition of milk.
Daily use of dates, even in small quantities, serves as the prevention of many serious diseases.