Egypt is known for producing dates.. It is actually the largest date-producing country in the world. Dates are known for their many health benefits, but in this piece, ‘SEE’ provides its readers with some of those benefits which was introduced in a report published at foodprevent.com.
1. Reduced risk of colon cancer
Along with insuring that food moves through the digestive system at a healthy rate, dates also make sure that the gut itself is healthy and free from harmful bacteria. A study conducted by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences found that those who consumed dates had enhanced colon health because dates increased the growth of good bacteria, inhibiting the growth of colon cancer cells.
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2. You’ll have quick, long lasting energy
Dates contain the natural sugars, glucose, fructose and sucrose that will give you a quick burst of energy when you need it. And unlike energy bars or drinks, dates contain other healthy components like fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and antioxidants that will keep those levels up, and not send you quickly crashing down.
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3. Your digestive health will improve
If you want to keep things in your digestive system moving along nice and regularly, dates are just the thing to do that. In just a one cup serving or dates, you will get 12 grams of fiber. That’s 48 percent of your recommended daily intake.
The right amounts and right kinds of fiber can benefit your digestive health by preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements. And dates are most definitely the right kind of fiber to do the job. In fact, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that people who consumed 7 dates per day for 21 days showed improvements in stool frequency and increase in bowel movements compared to when they did not eat dates.
4. You could be smarter
Dates contain Vitamin B6 that has been shown to improve performance of brain by helping the body make serotonin and norepinephrine. Serotonin in turn regulates mood and norepinephrine helps your body cope with stress. Conversely, research has shown that low levels of Vitamin B6 is linked to depression.So, when your brain is clear from stress, and in a good mood, then it is sharp and ready to learn and retain information.
5. Treatment for hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are veins in anus and rectum that have become inflamed and swollen. This is often caused by constipation that leads to strain in that area at the far end of the digestive tract. This is a terrible and often very painful condition that fortunately can be treated and even reversed through a change in diet to reduce constipation.
Many doctors recommend a diet high in fiber, and that includes dates to help things move along so that your hemorrhoids can heal.
6. Improve your cardiovascular system
Sometimes all it takes is several dates in a row over a long period of time to cure a broken heart. The potassium contained in this seemingly magical little fruit has been found lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) that causes blockages in the arteries that lead to stroke and even heart attack. A study of older women found that high potassium intake is associated with a lower risk of stroke and ischemic stroke and mortality.
7. Your bone health will improve.
According to Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., L.R.D., a North Dakota State University professor, dates contain boron,
which promotes healthy bones. Another study shows that minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are found in dried fruits, strengthen our bones and fight diseases like osteoporosis.
8. They help you battle stress and depression.
Dates contain Vitamin B6, which has been shown to help the body create serotonin and norepinephrine, which improve your brain health.
Serotonin regulates your mood, while norepinephrine battles stress. Furthermore, this study shows that low levels of B6 are linked to depression.
The more Vitamin B6 we intake, the better we will feel not only physically, but mentally.
9. They can prevent heart diseases.
A study concluded that dates reduce triglyceride levels and decrease oxidative stress, both of which are risk factors for heart disease and atherogenesis.
Moreover, they are a rich source of potassium, which, according to studies, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke, as well as other heart-related diseases.
10. They relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
SAR or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis affects over 30 million people in the United States alone, but thankfully,
dates have a positive effect on it. Another study shows that the date palm is effective at decreasing several markers of inflammation in patients with SAR.
11. They aid weight loss.
Dates can also help with weight loss. Yes, they have fiber, but this fiber makes you feel full for a long time and it prevents spikes in blood glucose.
Furthermore, dates contain antioxidants like anthocyanins, phenolics, and carotenoids. They rid our body of toxins, boost digestion, and increase metabolism, which leads to weight loss.
Do you like dates? How often do you eat them? Has this fruit helped you in your diet? Please share your experiences and thoughts with us and all the other people who have yet to try including this delicious fruit in theirs.
