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The wonder of Dates ♥

1 Medium Medjool Date (24g) contains:

- 2g Dietary Fibre
- 16g Sugar
- 66 Calories
- 35.8 IU Vitamin A
- 0.6mcg Vitamin K
- 0.4mg Niacin
- 0.1g Vitamin B6
- Folate 3.6mcg
- 0.2mg Panthogenic Acid
- 2.4mg Choline
- 0.1mg Betaine
- 15.4mg Calcium
- 0.2mg Iron
- 13mg Magnesium
- 14.9mg Phosphorus
- 167mg Potassium
- 0.2mg Sodium
- 0.1mg Zinc
- 0.1mg Copper
- 0.1mg Manganese
- 5.1g Water
- 0.4g Ash

Health benefits of medjool dates:
- Protects the body against cancer and heart disease.
- Reduces the risk of breast, colon, abdominal and rectum cancer.
- Reduces cholesterol.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Stabilises blood sugar.
- Potassium maintains fluid balance in cells, transmission of nerves cells and the release of energy from carbohydrates and proteins as well as the delivery of oxygen to the brain which aids clear thinking.
- Maintains good nerve functions.
- Maintains healthy bones.
- Great for supply of quick energy and stamina.
- Natural laxative, therefore aiding in constipation.
- Aids in the friendly growth of bacteria in the intestines and fights the growth of pathological organisms.
- Lowers LDL cholesterol.
- They are rich in iron and are beneficial to those suffering from anaemia.
- Improves the quality of lipids(fats) in the blood without raising sugar levels.
- Fights cavity on the teeth.
- Pregnant women can benefit by the strengthening properties that dates have on the uterine muscles as well as the ease of expansion upon giving birth.
- Aids in the depression of mothers who just gave birth.
- Aids in breast milk production and enriches the milk with elements necessary for the new born baby to provide resistance against diseases.

Article: http://livingonfruit.blogspot.com/2011/03/wonder-of-dates.html

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