Heal through Nutrition

Dates aren’t just an underrated member of the dried fruit family, they’re also considered a superfood.

‘Superfood’ is a term lots of health magazines and journals use to describe kinds of foods that are well- super! Dates are jam-packed with positive vitamins, antioxidants and so many health benefits

One of the great health benefits of dates is that you shouldn’t need to take vitamin supplements. A diet with dates in it can give you beneficial vitamins auch as B1, B2, B3, b5, A, C – just to name a few.

Dates bring plenty of minerals to the body too, which keeps your bones strong. One of the less popular health benefits of dates is that they work great as a laxative and help digestion. Dates are a brilliant source of soluble fibre, which helps food to comfortably flow through the intestines.

The iron content in dates makes sure you avoid anaemia and is even used to treat it. Dates are high in potassium content which is essential for body’s cells and fluids.

Some studies have shown that you can experience a massive boost in energy in little as 30 minutes from first consumption. Dates contain lots of natural sugars that give you a quick kick of energy and a much better option than caffeine drinks that leave you sluggish.

There are many positive benefits to fit in one blog, to think all of this can come from one humble fruit is fascinating!