Goodness of Dates

THE CROWN OF SWEETS  

Dates are considered to be blessed fruits, especially when consumed during the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The most important benefit of dates are that they are rich in energy, important nutrients and fibre.

Modern science has proven that dates are part of a healthy diet. Modern medicine has shown that they are effective in preventing abdominal cancer. Dates are also rich in calcium, they help to strengthen the bones. Dates are also important in keeping up the health of eyes. Besides, dates are an effective remedy for weak heart.

In other words, one date is a minimum of a balanced and healthy diet. Arabs usually combine dates with either milk, honey, nuts or apple vinegar. This combination indeed makes a self-sufficient and tasty diet for mind and body. Dates and date palms have been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an 20 times, thus showing their importance.

They are definitely the "crown of sweets", and ideal food which is easy to digest, and within half an hour of taking it, the tired body regains a renewed vigour. 

Enjoy the dates for a healthier living!!