Dried dates are a great tasting snack. Dates are an exotic fruit originally grown on the banks of the Nile.
They are sweet and filling. If you want a snack that is packed with goodness then ensure that you eat dates which are dried without any added sugar and don’t contain any added sugar.
Dates are low GI of around 35 as long as there is no added sugar.
This is a great and tasty snack choice and safe for diabetics.
Dates are also great for your health.
Health Benefits:
• Dates are a cholesterol free food. They are a low fat food and are very rich in vitamins and minerals.
• Dates are a great source of protein, dietary fibre. They are a rich source of vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5. They also contain substantial amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A1.
• Date are very beneficial for the digestive system as they contain different kinds of amino acids and insoluble fibers.
• Dates are a great energy food as they contain natural unprocessed sugars like glucose, fructose & sucrose.
• Dates are rich in potassium.
• The consumption of dates helps reduce cholesterol LDL levels (bad cholesterol).
This is a wonderful natural food so ensure that when you purchase your dates they are of the highest quality. It is worth while ensuring that this special treat is of a high quality and is as natural as it was on the tree.