Date Fruit: Nutrition and Health Benefits

 

Date or Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a blooming plant species in the palm family Arecaceae. This fruit is developed for its consumable sweet natural edible part. This species is broadly developed across Northern Africa, the Middle East and South Asia and is naturalized in numerous tropical and subtropical districts around the world.

Nutrition:

1. One date or per 7g of Date contain 20 calories of energy.

2. It also carry Carbohydrate (5.3g), Protein (0.2g) and a Zero Fat.

3. Besides, Date contain Vitamin B,C,D, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium etc.

Health Benefits:

1. Date fruit is a good source of energy as it 5.3g of Carbohydrate among 7g of fruit.

2. Date prevent us from cancer as it contain antioxidants.

3. It also improves brain functionality.

 
4. This fruit improves bone health.

 
5. Date is good for digestive system.

 
6. One of the most amazing thing of date is it is a low glycemic food. Though it is Carbohydrate rich food, but for low glycemic index this fruit helps reduces blood sugar and also a good option for diabetes management.