Dates

Dates

We are now in the holy month of Ramadhan and Muslims all over the world, including Malaysia, break their fast with dates (kurma). Dates are considered to be blessed fruits, especially when consumed during the holy month of Ramadhan. Dates provide energy, nutrients, and fiber. The date is referred to as the crown of sweets. Dates are considered a complete diet and a very important source of food. One date is a minimum of a balanced and healthy diet. They are sweet and nutritious. They are rich in manganese and calcium which helps strengthen the bones. It is also a good source of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, and iron. Dates have 25 percent more potassium than bananas 

 Some health benefits of dates: 

 • It is beneficial for the health of our eyes. 

• Modern medicine has shown that they are effective in preventing abdominal cancer.

 • Dates are laxative food. There are good for those suffering from constipation 

• Dates are an effective remedy for weak hearts.

 • Dates are known to contain some stimulants that strengthen the muscles of the uterus in the last months of pregnancy. These stimulants help to dilate the uterus at the time of delivery and reduce bleeding. 

Chinese believe that dates are the best food for women in confinement. Recently I was happy to receive a box of dates of Tunisia origin from my Muslim boss. It’s yummy as a snack food.