The Health Benefits of Dates
What could be better than being served a hot date? Yes! Don't be confused though, here I am referring to the fruit! Even so, nothing tastes better than having a sweet and chewy desert with numerous health benefits to replace those full-of-calories snacks such as brownies or chocolates you binge on every now and then.
'Dates' have been cultivated since around 6000 B.C. These fruits can be eaten Fresh, or dried like plums and apricots. Whichever way they are consumed however, they bring about a refreshing taste. They are rich in Fiber, Potassium and many other vital nutrients.
These Dates offer a number of benefits for us, as well as being a yummy treat to eat.
1. Promote our Digestive Health
Since Fiber is essential to keep our bowel movements regular, it is good to consume at least 1 or 2 dates on a daily basis in order to keep the fiber in our body steady. Dates also help out in cleaning the gastrointestinal system of our bodies.
Fiber also promotes colon health. In this way, through the consumption of dates, we are also reducing our risks of colitis, hemorrhoids and colon cancer.
2. Reduced Blood Pressure
One of the Vital nutrients present in Dates is Magnesium. Magnesium is known for being able to lower blood pressure. Another Major nutrient which our body needs is Potassium. This is also present in Dates. Potassium aids in many functions of the body, as well as helping in the proper functioning of the Human Heart.
3. Boosts our Heart Health
Dates have proven to be beneficial for the human heart. Due to the amount of Fiber present in these dates, they are known to boost our heart health as well and regulate our blood stream.
4. Boost our Brain Health
Vitamin B6 - which is very important for improving the health of our brain as well as it's performance - is present in great levels within Dates.
5. Reduced Risk of Strokes
Researchers have found that, people who consume Magnesium daily (per 100 mg) reduce the risk of stroke occurring to them by 9%.
6. Dates are an Anti-Inflammatory
Yet again, Magnesium saves the day. Magnesium itself is known for being an anti-inflammatory. Due to the Presence of Magnesium in large amounts within dates, the intake of them can prove to be highly beneficial to us. This Magnesium also tends to reduce the risk of Cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's, Arthritis and any other ailments linked to inflammation.
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