During the early ages, the Arabians often feed on dates only for days (maybe taken with water or milk sometimes). Yet, they tend to have a health condition as good as or maybe better than one who is on a normal diet.
Dates have been found to be highly nutritional containing vitamins, sugar, fiber, protein and some essential minerals especially dietary potassium with other trace elements.
Nutritional values
On checking the nutritional value of date palm fruit, the following were found to be contained per 100g with their percentage composition
Energy 1,178 kJ (282 kcal)
Carbohydrates - 75.03 g
(Sugars 63.35 g And Dietary fiber 8 g)
Fat 0.39 g
Protein - 2.45 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A (0%) - 75 μg
Thiamine (B1) (5%) - 0.052 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (6%) - 0.066 mg
Niacin (B3) (8%) - 1.274 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) (12%) - 0.589 mg
Vitamin B6 (13%) - 0.165 mg
Folate (B9) (5%) - 19 μg
Vitamin C (0%) - 0.4 mg
Vitamin E (0%) - 0.05 mg
Vitamin K (3%) - 2.7 μg
Minerals
Calcium (4%) - 39 mg
Iron (8%) - 1.02 mg
Magnesium (12%) - 43 mg
Manganese (12%) - 0.262 mg
Phosphorus (9%) - 62 mg
Potassium (14%) - 656 mg
Sodium (0%) - 2 mg
Zinc (3%) - 0.29 mg
Other constituents
Water - 20.53 g
Health benefits
According to scientific researches, it has been proven that taking dates have vast health benefits serving as
- A good source of energy, protein and many vitamins needed by the body.
- A source of essential minerals especially potassium which help in reducing cholesterol in the body and also in a way reduce the risk of having stroke.
- A control and reliever from intestinal disorders or constipation.
- A good nutrient for growing healthy bones and teeth.
- A natural detoxicant
So what else would you require of the meal you take everyday when the date palm fruit has it all.
And in case you don't know, the leaves of the date fruits do not fall. Yes, the leaves do not fall naturally like other plants except if removed mechanically.
References:
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-10-health-benefits-of-dates/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_palm
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-dates.html
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