DATE FRUIT;Alternative to refined sugar.

 

Have you been thinking  what type of sweetener to replace white sugar in order to remain fit and healthy?

Is sugar your dietary weakness?

Do you agree drinking water and taking fruits liberally also contributes to good well-being?

Have you considered the checking the labels of the product you purchase comes in?

Do you know some of the things you consume can affect your body negatively?

Little or no attention is given to the silent dangers lurking in what we take into our body.

 

This article will discuss health benefits of eating dates .

 

What exactly is date fruit?

Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates have become quite popular in recent years. It’s popularly known as Dabino by the Hausa,and Esoo Meka by Yoruba

Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. They are also high in some important nutrients and have a variety of advantages and uses.

 

What are the health benefit of eating date fruit?

For Kids 

Dates are packed with energy and are a great food item to include in your child’s diet when they start on solids. They are a good source of minerals like iron, calcium, sodium phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They also contain vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and folate, Vitamin A, B6 and Vitamin K.

Providing the right amount of nutrients and striking a balance in the diet is extremely important for your baby’s steady growth and development. Therefore, once your baby gets older, you should supplement their feeds with foods like dates that take care of his essential nutrient requirements. Babies can begin to eat dates when they are around 6 months old or after they have begun eating solid or semi-solid food.

Make sure that you do not introduce dates when your baby is just starting on solid foods. Dates should be introduced in small portions to test how the baby reacts to this new food. They can be introduced with other fruits-one at a time.

Dates are nutrient-rich and are packed with a good variety and amounts of minerals and vitamins which are essential for the growth of your baby. Dates help your baby’s growth in the following ways:

•  Dates provide children with instant energy. 
  
•    Potassium in date aids children brain development.

•  Calcium, copper, manganese, boron, selenium and magnesium found in dates assist in building strong bones.

•   Dates helps to relieve and treat intestinal and digestive disturbances. It also provide relief from acid reflux and ulcers.

•   Dates contain abundance fiber which help to treat constipation in children

•   It’s rich in iron which promote blood circulation to the scalp and aid hair growth

•  Due to bacterial infection, it is common for the babies to develop dysentery and this can be regulated by offering the pulp of sweet dates.
  

For Adult.

 

• Dates are high in fiber, which may be beneficial for preventing constipation and controlling blood sugar control. Fiber may help you feel fuller for longer as it adds bulk to your diet and delays the digestion process. So eating dates will help you load up on enough fiber.

 

• Dates contain several types of antioxidants that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

 

• Dates can help satiate your sweet tooth cravings. They are naturally sweet; therefore, you can enjoy a few dates and toss away sugary foods to lose weight efficiently.

 

• There are various vitamins and minerals present in the fruit which can help in improving the sperm count and also in increasing the sexual libido in the person.

 

•  Dates are highly rich in micro nutrients such as selenium, manganese, and magnesium and copper. The need for these micro nutrients in ensuring your bone health makes dates one of the most important supplement to be added to your diet if you are suffering from bone problems.

 

• The high concentrations of vitamin C and vitamin D in dates ensure that your skin gets well-nourished and all the nutrient expectations for healthy glowing skin are met. Vitamin C & D work for the improvement of your skin’s elasticity which is very hard to maintain as you age.

 

• Dates have the potential to help with blood sugar regulation due to their low glycemic index, fiber and antioxidants. Thus, eating them may benefit diabetes management.

 

• Dates contain tannin, which are compounds that have been shown to help facilitate contractions. They are also a good source of natural sugar and calories, which are necessary to maintain energy levels during labor.

 

 If you are ready to take that “jump” into substituting your White sugar for Date sugar, we found you the finest date sugar on the market, proudly made in Nigeria and NAFDAC certified. Buy yours and begin your journey to healthy life. Have you tried this dates powder ? Share your thoughts……..

 

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