Friday, May 27, 2016

Health Benefits of Dates

Health Benefits of Dates

The benefits of dates include relief from  diarrhea, abdominal cancer, constipation, night blindness, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia,  sexual dysfunction, and many other conditions. Dates are good for weight gain also. Dates are rich in several vitamins, minerals and fiber too. 

These delicious fruits contain  vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K, oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health.

Nutritional Value of Dates:
Nutrients:
Dietary Fiber - 32 %
Carbohydrate - 25%
Calories - 14%
Protein - 5%
Fat - 1%

Vitamins:
Vitamin B6 - 8%
Niacin - 6%
Folate - 5%
Riboflavin - 4%
Vitamin K - 3%

Minerals:

Potassium - 19%
Manganese - 13%
Copper - 1%
Magnesium - 11%
Iron - 6%

Why DATES are good for your health?
  • Prevent abdominal cancer.
  • Promote healthy bowel movements control diarhea.
  • Strengthen the bones.
  • Provide energy for anemic patients.
  • Diminish allergic reactions.
  • Maintain healthy weight.
  • Great energy booster.
  • Boost the nervous system and increase sexual stamina.
  • Reduce the risk of stroke.
  • Lower night blindness.

NOTE:
% Daily Value per 100g. For e.g. 100 g of dates provides 32% of daily requirement of Dietary Fiber.
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