HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATES

WHAT ARE DATES

• Dates are that are grown on date palm trees.
• Scientific name – Phoenix Dactylifera 
• Dates are the tropical fruits healthiest fruits in the world.
• Dates are categorized as dry fruits having natural sugar content. 
• The dry dates are richer in calories than the fresh fruit. 
• The high-calorie content in dates provide energy throughout the day. 
  

BENEFITS OF DATES

• Dates are Highly Nutritious:

• Dates are filled with a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients.
• This fruit extremely helpful to overall health. 
• Dates are rich in fiber and carbs.
  

• Nutritional Value per 100g of dates:

• Calories – 282
• Protein – 5.1 g 
• Total Fat – 0.4 g
• Sodium – 2 mg 
• Potassium – 656 mg
• Carbohydrates – 75 g 
• Antioxidants – 80400 micromole.
  

• Maintain Healthy Bowel Movements:

• The fiber content in dates are extremely high
• Dates are advantageous to people who are suffering from irregular bowel movements. 
• Dates can aid digestive health and help to lead a healthy life.
  

• High Concentration of Antioxidants:

• Dates are rich in antioxidants (compounds that inhibit the process of oxidation).
• Eliminates the dangerous free radicals which can cause a lot of harm to cells. 
• Oxidation can be very dangerous as it can be very harmful to the structural and genetic integrity of cells.
• Antioxidants present in dates including: Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Phenolic Acid.
  

• Improves Brain Functionality:

• Inflammatory cytokines extremely dangerous to brain. 
• The increased presence of IL-6 cytokines is attributed to the development of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s disease. 
• The presence of inflammatory markers is never a good sign for neural health.
• Regular intake of dates reducing IL-6 levels and also reduce the risk of developing brain degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
  

• Facilitates Natural Labour:

• Pregnant women who take dates regularly during their pregnancy increase chances to deliver the baby by natural labour. 
• Taking dates at later trimester of pregnancy can making the entire process of delivery smoother.
• Studies show that consume dates as a part of the regular diet of a pregnant woman can reducing the pressure that is applied while trying to deliver the baby.
  

• Reduces Risk of Cancer:

• The presence of beta D-glucan compound in dates is very advantageous in promoting an anti-tumour activity within the body. 
• The high concentration of antioxidants in dates also helps in reducing the activities of free radicals and reduces the chances of cancer from happening. 
• Daily intake of dates can considerably reduce the risk of cancer and occurrence of benign tumors.
  

• Helps Fight Diabetes:

• Diabetes Mellitus is common diseases and treated by using oral medicines and insulin supplementation. 
• Dates have the ability to increase insulin production and reduce the rate of absorption of glucose from the intestine.
• The reduction of glucose absorption will reduce blood glucose levels that are helpful for people suffering from diabetes.
  

• Works as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent:

• Inflammation is a reactive mechanism of the human body that helps to fight against several diseases, trauma and infections. 
• The regulation of inflammatory agents plays important role in maintaining overall health of the patient. 
• phenolics and flavonoids compounds are effective reduce body inflammation.
  

• Can Protect Your Kidneys:

• Dates help to keep kidneys stay healthy in difficult circumstances. 
• Date extracts can also help to reduce excess plasma and creatinine in the kidney that improves the overall health of kidneys. 
  

• Improve Fertility Among Males:

• Vitamins and minerals present in the dates which improve sperm count and increase sexual libido.
• The presence of flavonoids and various amino acids in dates makes male sexual performance fulfilled with enough energy.
• estrone and sterols microelement in dates improve male fertility. 
• Date pollen extracts are also extensively positive effects on male sperm motility and count.
  

• Promotes Bone Health:

• Dates are highly rich in micronutrients such as selenium, manganese, and magnesium and copper.
• These micronutrients help in the development of bone health. 
• Dates can be one of the most important supplements to diet if you are suffering from bone problems. 
• It is highly advisable to include dates as a part of diet for healthier bones. 
  

• Provide Strength to Nervous System:

• Neurological problems are highly dangerous because they can affect multiple parts of the body.
• Dates are rich in potassium which is good for neurological health. 
• Less amount of sodium in dates reduces the chances of hypertension.
  

• Improves Your Skin:

• Dates are good alternative to harmful chemicals found in skincare products. 
• The high concentration of vitamin C and vitamin D in dates help to ensure that the skin receives all the nourishment required for healthy glowing skin. 
• Vitamin C and D work for the improvement of skin’s elasticity which is very hard to maintain with age.
• The nutrients content present in dates are also helpful to preventing faster ageing.
• Dates are also useful in maintaining a healthy balance of melanin in skin.
  

• Reduces the Rate of Hair Loss:

• Dates are extremely rich in iron which makes them extremely beneficial for hair. 
• Dates are rich in iron content that confirms the blood flow remains strong and the scalp gets the nourishment. 
• The increased flow of oxygen to scalp will facilitate the growth of new hair and also reduce the rate of hair fall by a great margin.