Dates are found on date palms. In North Africa and the Middle East, they are used in many dishes, either dried or fresh. In France, they tend to be eaten dried. But we should eat them more often, as they are very rich in vitamins, fibre and antioxidants.

Get into the habit of eating a few dates during the day and you’ll notice results

Dates have a reputation for being sweet, which is unfair. This fruit is much healthier than sweets! There are lots of good reasons to eat dates regularly. So, if you feel like eating something sweet in the evening, don’t grab the first packet of sweets, but eat a date. Why would you do that? Let us tell you…

Dates are excellent for your health because they are rich in fructose, dextrose, sucrose and maltose. These carbohydrates are real sources of energy for the body. These carbohydrates also effectively combat high blood pressure. It is also low in fat. It contains virtually none.

As we all know, eating fibre-rich foods is essential for good health. its help promote good digestion and combat temporary constipation. Fibre-rich foods also help keep the intestines healthy.

Dates are also a source of trace elements. They contain copper, zinc and iron. People suffering from anaemia should not hesitate to eat dates. 100 grams of dates contain 0.90g of iron, equivalent to 11% of the recommended daily intake.

Dates also contain amino acids such as alanine, arginine, glycine, serine and valine. These amino acids have many benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and joint pain. They can also help build muscle mass.

The latest unsuspected benefit of dates: they reduce the pain of childbirth. These are the findings of a study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Jordan. According to the research, a diet rich in dates would also help to reduce bleeding and improve post-natal management.

Tabitha Juste