The fruit produced by the date palm tree which we know as the date palm turns out to have many benefits for the health of the body. What are the benefits found in dates, along with a full explanation.
According to the Wikipedia site, dates are one of the Palma (Arecaceae) plants that are included in the Phoenix genus. This plant is native to the Persian Gulf.
Dates have been a staple in the Middle East for thousands of years and spread throughout South and Southwest Asia, Italy, Spain and parts of northern Africa.
Although Indonesians often consume dates only at certain times such as during the month of blessing or the month of Ramadan, it turns out that the benefits of dates are very good for health. You can imagine if we consume it throughout the year.
Here are 10 benefits of dates for body health
1. Improve brain health
Dates contain vitamin B6 which is closely related to better brain performance.
2. Reducing the risk of stroke
Experts revealed in their research that dates can reduce the risk of stroke by 9% for every 100 mg of magnesium that a person consumes per day.
3. Anti-inflammatory (Inflammation)
Dates contain magnesium which is known for its anti-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory benefits.
4. Healthy digestive system
A good digestive system will be fulfilled if the food we consume contains sufficient fiber. Fiber is very important to improve colon health and smooth bowel movements. By consuming dates will meet the needs of good fiber to reduce the risk of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids.
5. Contains potassium
In one date, it turns out that it contains more potassium than bananas (per weight). Potassium is one of the important minerals that is useful for dealing with high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, stabilizing heart rate, healthy bones, etc.
6. Dates are good for children’s growth
Enriched with nutrients and easy to digest dates are considered a good culinary source for growing children.
7. Boost the immune system
The content of dates is rich in magnesium, copper, manganese and selenium, it seems that many studies have revealed that the above nutrients are good for helping prevent diseases such as cancer.
8. Balance the level of iron in the body.
Some diseases caused by iron deficiency such as anemia can be helped by consuming dates. Dates contain iron which is useful for transporting oxygen in the blood from the lungs to all body tissues.
9. Eliminate allergies
Dates turn out to contain high organic sulfur, this substance is known to be useful for reducing allergic reactions.
10. Maintain eye health
The last benefit of dates is for eye health. Dates contain vitamin A and vitamin K which are good for people who have problems with night blindness.
That’s the benefits of dates for the health of the body, if this article is useful, please share.
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