HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATES

One of the oldest cultivated fruits, dates are a product of date palm which has been a staple food in the middle eastern countries for quite a long while. They can either be eaten fresh, or even dried. These fruits are oval to cylindrical in shape and about 3 to 7 cm long. While the unripe fruits are bright yellow or red in color, the ripened variants are brown and shriveled. Based on their sugar content, dates can be categorised into three: soft, semi-dry and dried dates. However, all these varieties of dates are same and are just minutely different taste and size.

Dates are one of the healthiest fruits with properties that are said to cure many diseases. Here are a few amazing health benefits of dates:

Improves digestions and relieves constipation
Dates have fibers that help in cleaning up of the gastrointestinal system, thus allowing colon to work more efficiently.

Good for heart
The fiber in dates are also known to boost heart health.

Has anti-inflammatory properties
Dates have high levels of magnesium, a mineral which has numerous anti-inflammatory benefits. These anti-inflammatory properties in magnesium help in reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and other inflammation-related problems.

Controls blood pressure
Magnesium as a mineral is also known for bringing the blood pressure in control. Also, dates are rich in potassium which helps in proper functioning of the heart and also reduces blood pressure.

Reduces risk of stroke
According to a research in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, stroke risks were reduced by 9% for every every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day.

Cures anaemia
Anaemia is causes by low quantity of red blood cells and iron deficiency. Dates are a rich source of iron, thus qualifying to be a perfect home remedy for anaemia and iron deficiency. Regularly consuming can help in increasing the amount of iron in the blood.

Helps in maintaining a healthy nervous system
Dates have all the vitamins which are essential for an effective functionality of the nervous system. Its potassium content help in speeding brain alertness.

Beneficial for pregnant women
Iron rich dates are good for the mother and the foetus. Additionally, dates also help in improving the muscles of uterus by allowing it to enlarge in a smooth manner. Dates provide adequate nutrition to mother's milk and also prevent haemorrhage soon after childbirth.

Increases sexual stamina
Some studies have shown that dates are helpful in boosting sexual stamina. Dates contain estradiol and flavonoid, which helps in increasing sperm count.

A treatment for night blindness
Not only does daily consumption of dates facilitate healthy eyes, it also helps in preventing night blindness. You can create a paste of date leaves and rub them on and around the eyes, or you can ingest dates orally to reduce night blindness.

Fights tooth decay
Dates have fluorine, a chemical that helps fight tooth decay by removing plaque. It also strenghthens the tooth enamel.

Good for skin
Vitamin C rich red dates facilitates elasticity of the skin and helps in making the skin tender and smooth. Vitamin B5 in dates is also beneficial in removing stretch marks.

Good for hair
Vitaming B5 is also an essential component to maintain healthy hair. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 can lead to hair loss, make hair brittle and also lead to split ends. 

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FOODS THAT HARM OUR TEETH

1) White Wine-

Lovers of white wine have to make an important decision: their favorite beverage or healthy enamel. The second option should be the obvious choice if you don’t want hypersensitive or fragile teeth, due to the sugar present in wine !
2. Chips
Chips contain carbohydrates that turn into glucose with the help of saliva. This can cause cavity. Another thing that chips leave is dental plaque, so don’t forget to brush your teeth after you snack on chips.
3. Chewing gum
 Sugar-free gum might seem safe for teeth, but it still has a destructive influence on dental crowns, fillings, and bridges. Above all, when you chew gum, saliva production increases, leading to alkali production. This will erode fillings and dental enamel.

4. Popcorn
Every packet of popcorn contains seeds that doesn’t pop. These seeds can damage dental crowns and weak teeth. Furthermore, this sweet food consists of carbohydrates that form harmful glucose.

5. Tomatoes

Citrus fruits and tomatoes are acidic, whether it is fresh tomatoes, or different sauces. This acid damages teeth a lot and increases dental sensitivity. Therefore, you should avoid cooking dishes that contain tomatoes too often.

6.Bread, Macaroni, and Potatoes Starchy foods stick to the teeth and stay in the mouth for longer. The starch then acts as a breeding ground for dental plaque. To add to this. Starch turns into sugar when it comes into contact with saliva, leading to cavities and other serious issues.

7. Dried Fruit

 Dried apricots, sugar plums, and other dried fruit are harmful to teeth because of their sticky nature. The fruit will stick to your teeth, causing cavities and damaging enamel. 8. Tea
Tea contains caffeine, which has some negative effects on your body, but not your teeth. There is a lot less fluorine in tea than coffee, but it does a lot of damage to your teeth. Fluorine is necessary for the human body, but when there’s too much of it, it affects the health of bones and teeth. Therefore, to be safe, don’t drink more than 4 cups a day, and make sure you buy good quality teabags or tea leaves.

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WHY DATES ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

1) Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. 

Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals.

2) They are rich source of protein, dietary fiber and rich in 

vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5 along with vitamin A1 and C.

3) It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble 

and insoluble fibres and different kinds of amino acids.

4) Dates are great energy boosters as they contain natural 

sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose. To get more 

advantage add dates to milk and make it a very nutritious 

snack.

5)Dates are very low in calories and are extremely suitable for 

health conscious people.

6) Dates are rich in potassium and reduced in sodium. This 

helps regulate a healthy nervous system. Researchers have 

revealed the fact that potassium intake up to a certain extent 

can reduce risk of stroke.

7) Dates also help in lowering of the LDL cholesterol.

8) Dates have high iron content and are very useful in treating 

anaemia. The patients can eat many dates for better 

advantages.

9) Dates also have fluorine that slows down the process of 

tooth decay.

10) It helps people suffering from constipation. Soak dates 

overnight and take it along with water to have added 

advantage.

11) Dates help in weight gain and are beneficial for those who 

suffer from over slimming problem.

12) Dates are excellent for alcoholic intoxication.Cures 

abdominal cancer.

13) It also helps in improving eye sight and helps in curing night 

blindness as well.

14) It also improves the sperm count when taken with milk.

The best thing is that it does not have any side effect on the 

body and is completely natural as well as it works better than 

medicine."