Date is a product of Date Pam tree and has been known to be cultivated since 6000 B.C. They have been a staple food of Middle East and Indus Valley for thousands of years. Date is one of the sweetest fruits and comes in many varieties. While you may be familiar with them, you may not be aware of their Life changing benefits.

RELIEVES BLOATING/FLATULENCE

Dates have a high amount of soluble fibre, which promotes intestinal movement. In an era of increasing food intolerances, dates are effective in relieving symptoms of bloating. Dates are also widely known as laxative foods because of their use in Constipation.

HEALTHY HEART

The high level of potassium in Dates lowers the blood pressure while countering the effects of Sodium. The high levels of Magnesium decrease the chances of getting a stroke by 10%.

PREGNANCY

High levels of Folate ensure healthy development of the fetus. Deficiency of Folate is linked to increased risk of Neural Tube Defects in newborn. Low levels of folate in early pregnancy are linked to more than half the babies born with neural tube defects.

LABOR

The consumption of dates in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduces the need for induction and augmentation of labor.

ANEMIA

High levels of folic acid and iron induces Eythropoiesis i.e formation of Red blood cells hence fighting anemia. The also increase the level of oxygenation boosting stamina in athletes during long workouts.

ALERGIES

The prolonged use of the dates relieve seasonal allergies  and allergic reactions. The Organic sulfur in dates, which are rarely found in other foods, protects from Seasonal Allergy Rhinitis (SAR)

SNORING

Long term of use of dates alleviates snoring and the symptoms associated with them like lack of sleep, fatigue, irritability, stress etc

FERTILITY

The folic acid in dates is essential for fertility in both Men and women. Contributing to spermatogenesis, it is necessary to consume folate through diet.

BLEEDING DISORDERS

The Vitamin K present in dates is essential in underlying bleeding disorders. Vitamin K enhance blood coagulation the deficiency of which can lead to uncontrolled bleeding.

HYPOGLYCEMIA

The significant amount of sugar in dates prevent Acute lows in patients with diabetes. Being a rich source of simple sugars like glucose, fructose and sucrose, they are quickly assimilated in the blood preventing further lows.

BONE DENSITY

Being packed with nutrients like selenium, copper, manganese and calcium, dates promote healthy development of bones increasing bones density and fighting osteoporosis.

NIGHT BLINDNESS

Being a powerhouse of nutrients, dates prevent Night blindness by improving night vision.

AGING

Dates delay aging by reducing the accumulation of free radicals.