Efficacy Fruit Dates

Dates are a fruit that grows from the family Arecaceae palm trees of the genus Phoenix. The scientific name is the date palm Phoenix dactylifera. Dates are believed to originate from the soil around the Nile and the Euphrates. Now the palm trees are widely cultivated in warm temperate regions on all continents, including Africa, Australia and America (California).

Fresh dates have fibrous flesh soft and very sweet taste, like sugar and honey syrup mixture. Palm fruit pulp contains simple sugars such as fructose and dextrose are easily digested and quickly recharge the body's energy. Because of these characteristics, it is suitable dates for the start fasting.

Nutritional dates

Dates have a long list of nutrients that are beneficial to the body. The table at right shows the nutrients and non-nutritional elements existing on the dates.

Maturity dates contain about 80% sugar, the remainder consists of protein, fat and mineral products including copper, iron, magnesium and folic acid. Dates are rich in fiber and are an excellent source of potassium. Five dates (approx. 45 grams) contains about 115 calories, mostly from carbohydrates.

Efficacy dates

Bedouin Arabs, who eat dates on a regular basis, showed a very low incidence rates of cancer and heart disease.

Dates are rich in fiber which prevents the absorption of LDL cholesterol in the intestine. Palm fiber content also helps protect the intestinal mucous membrane by reducing exposure to and bind the chemicals that cause colon cancer.
As a food laxative (laxative food), launch dates beneficial bowel movements and prevent constipation.

Dates contain antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to be anti-infectives, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic.

Dates are a source of vitamin A, which is known to have antioxidant properties and is essential for eye health. Vitamin A is also necessary to keep skin healthy. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to help protect against lung cancer and oral cavity.
Dates are a source of iron is very good. Iron is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells that determine blood oxygen carrying capacity.

Potassium in dates are important components of cells and body fluids that help control heart rate and blood pressure, thus providing protection against coronary heart disease and stroke.
Calcium is a mineral important in bone formation and teeth, and needed by the body for muscle contraction, blood clotting and nerve impulse conduction.
Manganese is used by the body as supporting elements for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase.

Copper is required in the production of red blood cells.
Magnesium is essential for bone growth.

Dates are rich in vitamin C and vitamin B-complex, namely pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), niacin, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. This vitamin helps the body in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Vitamin K is essential in blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Then, right at the suggestion of the Prophet Muhammad to start breaking the fast with three dates!

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