Dates contains calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, magnesium, volatile oils, vitamin B6 & other Vitamins, folic acid, proteins, sugar, and are rich in natural fibres which contribute to a healthy body and mind. Hence consumption of dates has a great benefit which are as follows:
Eating dates helps produce milk for nursing mothers and also prevents blood loss after child birth.
The high content of magnesium and fibre found in dates makes them a very good cancer fighter.
Calcium is important for strong bones and dates are rich in calcium.
Dates are packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin A1, Vitamin B1, potassium, copper, niacin and iron. They are good for your blood, heart, and bones.
The roughage provided by dates stimulates sluggish bowels. Dates should be immersed in water at night and taken after making them into fine syrup the next morning to secure a laxative effect.
Dates allow a way for diabetics to replace sugar in their diets. They contain fructose and glucose, and although they are very sweet.
The wide variety of nutritious elements in dates makes it hunger-resistive and reduces food consumption.
Dates contain an antidote potency which restrains and kills the growth of intestinal worms and other parasites.