Dates – Healthiest fruit in the world

Dates have a wide range of health benefits for which are considered as the healthiest fruit. Dates are especially important to vegetarians as they contain some things that are especially important for normal functioning of the body, which can not easily be found in foods of plant origin. Dates are fruit used in different parts of the world. They are an important part of the diet in the Arab countries. Dates are produced in 35 different countries at about 2.9 million hectares. The main countries that grow and sell date are Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, UAE, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, the United States, and in smaller quantities Spain, Mexico, Yemen and Palestine.

The fleshy part of the fruit of date contains 44-88% of all sugars (glucose and fructose), water, protein, vitamins, minerals and high fiber content. The energy value of dates in the amount of 100 grams is 250 kcal. The mineral wealth of the date is based on potassium, calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, sodium and zinc. Dates also contain fluorine that is extremely important for the protection of caries and the selenium that is important for the normal functioning of the immune system. It is believed that dates are effective in treating cancer, because of selenium.

Dates, unlike other types of fruits, contain 23 amino acids. Vitamins are present in small amouns. Dates contain lutein and zeaxanthin, so-called vitamins for eyes. Lutein and zeaxanthin belong to the group of carotenoids. Dams are a rich source of iron. Their daily consumption is an excellent anti-anemia prevention but also therapy for those who lack iron stocks.

They are an excellent source of proteins that help us stay in shape and keep our muscles strong. A large number of professional athletes consume several dates each day to help their muscles reach a satisfactory level of protein. Research has shown that dates have positive affects on pregnancy and childbirth. Research has shown that women who have been eating dates the last four weeks of pregnancy had a much easier birth. In addition, dates also help in weight loss that accumulated during pregnancy.

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