Those who love dried or dried fruit and sweet flavors will surely appreciate dates , which are usually associated with the holidays but are actually an excellent mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack even during the rest of the year.
These are soft, tasty fruits rich in properties, in fact they contain a lot of potassium (more than bananas), many other mineral salts, vitamins, amino acids and sugars.

All these characteristics make them particularly beneficial for our body and a moderate, but regular consumption could bring our body several advantages.

More energy

Dates contain natural sugars, glucose, fructose and sucrose that give our bodies a quick burst of energy when they need it most. Unlike any packaged snack, dates contain healthy components such as fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and antioxidants that will keep those levels high and avoid a crash.

Better digestion

Digestion improves with the intake of dates since, with just one portion of these fruits, you can get about 12 grams of fiber, or 48% of the recommended daily dose. Fibers help digestion and promote proper bowel function.

Lower risk of colon cancer

In addition to improving the passage of food through the digestive tract, dates help the intestines remain free of harmful bacteria. When this very important organ of our body functions well, the risk of tumor degeneration is reduced. A study conducted by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences found that those who consume dates have better colon health because these fruits are able to increase the growth of good bacteria, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Better brain performance

Since dates contain vitamin B6, they can also help improve brain performance by contributing in particular to the proper production of serotonin and norepinephrine. Serotonin in turn regulates mood and norepinephrine helps the body cope better with stress. Low levels of vitamin B6 have been linked to depression.

Prevent and treat hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are veins in the anus and rectum that have become inflamed and swollen. This situation is often caused by a previous problem of constipation that leads to tension in that area of ​​the body . It is a condition that is often very painful and in some cases can be resolved simply by changing your diet in favor of anti-constipation foods. Doctors in these cases recommend a diet rich in fiber and dates in this sense can help solve the problem.

Improve the cardiovascular system

Eating dates regularly can help lower bad cholesterol, which can cause blockages in the arteries and lead to heart attacks. This is due to the presence of potassium in dates. A study , conducted on older women, found that a high potassium intake was associated with a lower risk of stroke, ischemic stroke, and mortality.

Prevent and treat colds

Dates consumed daily help the immune system and consequently also prevent the onset of cold. If this has already occurred, it is possible to counteract it with a decoction of dates . For this purpose, 100 grams of dates and half a liter of water are used.

Increase passion

In Indian tradition, dates are a good aphrodisiac remedy, for this purpose they should be eaten only after having been soaked overnight in goat’s milk.

Coping with Anemia

Thanks to the presence of iron and magnesium, dates are a fruit that, if consumed daily, can help deal with or prevent a condition of anemia .

Improve eye health

The carotenoids contained in dates are beneficial for our health and in particular can help improve eye health and vision.

As you may have understood, there are many and varied reasons to include dates in our diet more often. It is important, however, that they are organic dates or not treated with industrial substances for preservation.