DATES (The bread of desert)
The dates tree is known as
the tree of life. It is one of the favorite dry fruits, which has many
benefits.
Date
palms grow in a warm climate and are usually found near streams or springs. The
date palm is grown primarily for its fruit, an important food in the Middle
East. Dates grow in large clusters.
Dates
may be an ideal midday snack. When dried they are chewy and sweet.
In Arab countries, dates
are used to ward off many diseases. The benefits of eating dates can be seen in
health as well as keeping hair and skin healthy.
Apart from preventing dandruff and scalp
acne, date oil is also widely used for its moisturising benefits. The Omega-6
and Omega-9 fatty acids contained in the oil helps control water loss so the
hair's moisture is kept intact and the cuticles sealed. Dates contain fibre as
well which can aid weight loss. Dates are an excellent gut cleansers. Consuming
dates (two to three per day) can result in stronger hair in a short span of
time. “Being rich in iron, dates improve blood circulation to the scalp which
helps in faster hair growth.
They are a great source of protein for
vegetarians and regular gym goers. Dates maintain energy throughout the day,
especially during hectic days, fasting days or just before a workout. They can
be consumed any time—breakfast, lunch or as an evening snack—and are a
powerhouse of nutrients. Dates are an excellent source of Vitamin C vitamin D,
and minerals. Dates can boost the immunity of the body.
Dates contain high levels of unsaturated
fatty acids, which control inflammation linked to obesity and weight-related
diseases. Being a good source of iron and calcium, they help maintain blood and
bone health too.
Scientists say that consuming dates are useful
in treating skin allergies .
Dates
are the fruit of the date palm, a tree that has grown in the warmer parts of
South west Asia and North Africa since prehistoric days. The date palm has a
straight, un branched trunk crowned with feathery leaves up to 20 feet (6
meters) long. The tree may reach a height of 60 to 80 feet (18 to 24 meters).
The fruit comes out in large clusters on stalks between the leaves. A cluster
may contain more than 1,000 dates and weigh 22 pounds (10 kilograms).
The
date is a berry with a single hard seed. Most dates are oblong in shape and are
usually more than 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) long. When dates become ripe, they
turn golden to reddish brown. A few kinds of dates are nearly black. Many dates
are picked as soon as they are ripe and spread on mats to dry. The dried fruit
contains some moisture, but more than half of the date is sugar.
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