Imam Zahabi رَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى عَلَيْهِ says: If a pregnant woman is given dates to eat, she will give birth to a baby boy who will be good-looking, tolerant and gentle, إِنْ شَاء الله عَزَّوَجَنَّ )Madani Panj Surah, pp. 356(
Dates boiled in milk constitute a highly nutritional diet.
Dates are an effective medicine for jaundice.
Soaking dates in the water overnight and drinking it in the morning is very effective and inexpensive cure for heart attack and other heart diseases.
Nutrient-Rich: Dates are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of Medjool dates provides:
Calories: 277
Carbs: 75 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Potassium: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)
Magnesium: 13% of the DV
Copper: 40% of the DV
Manganese: 13% of the DV
Iron: 5% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 15% of the DV
High in Fiber:
Dates are excellent for digestive health due to their nearly 7 grams of fiber per serving. They prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements. Additionally, their low glycemic index helps control blood sugar levels
Antioxidant Power:
Dates contain various antioxidants that contribute to overall well-being and may reduce the risk of diseases.
Heart Health:
Rich in potassium and magnesium, dates help lower blood pressure and promote better heart function. They maintain a balance between sodium and potassium, reducing pressure on artery walls
Brain Health:
The nutrients in dates, including vitamin B6, support cognitive function and memory
Cholesterol Control:
Dates can lower bad cholesterol levels, benefiting heart health.
Digestive System Health:
Their fiber content aids in preventing constipation and maintaining regular bowel movements
Precautions of using dates
Eat no more than 5 Tola (approximately 60 grams) dates at a time.
When you are going to eat old dates, open and check them first from inside because sometimes there are small red worms.
Always wash dates before eating because some sellers apply mustard oil on dates to make them look shiny. Furthermore, surface of dates have marks of fly droppings too, so, always wash them before eating.
