Dates can prolong life – so consider the centenarians of many countries who feed mainly on this fruit. In many parts of China, for example, people consume dates in large quantities, and some are limited only to this product and live for a very long time (over 100 years). Date palms grow in the Middle East and North Africa. This amazing fruit is able to strengthen human health, enrich it with essential trace elements and amino acids. In this article, we will consider all the beneficial properties of dates for the body: how they enrich and what are the benefits.
Why use dates
It has long been noted by doctors that the feeling of hunger occurs after a drop in blood sugar levels, then the body requires "feeding" to increase this level. Interestingly, just a few dates can satisfy even the most brutal appetite. This property of this fruit can help to lose weight, maintain normal sugar levels, activate brain activity.
Dates contain 26-55% sugar – this explains the ability to satisfy hunger. Sugar is quickly absorbed in the body, so the fruits of the date palm are able to restore energy reserves, physical strength, activate the brain, and calm the nerves.
Dates do not contain cholesterol, so all the healing properties can be fully revealed in the body. Fruits are low-calorie – 100 g have 142-274 kcal if they are dried or dried – 340 kcal. Such indicators of caloric content depend on a large amount of dry matter – from 40 to 77%. Do not be afraid for the figure, dates cannot ruin it – use instead of sweets and a slender body will remain slender.
If you eat about 10 dates every day, then you can provide the daily allowance trace elements: magnesium, copper, sulfur, 50% of the norm for iron intake, and 25% of the norm for calcium.
Dates and Amino Acid
The healing properties of dates are countless. The main advantage of this fruit is the content of 23 amino acids, which are not found in other fruits in the same amount. In excess, dates contain the essential amino acid tryptophan – ensures the normal functioning of the brain, prevents its aging, prevents mental disorder in old age. Dates also act as a sedative and hypnotic.
In second place after tryptophan is glutamine amino acid in terms of the amount of content in dates. It can curb heartburn by neutralizing excess stomach acid. Also, these fruits contain selenium – reduces the risk of cancer, strengthens the immune system, reduces the likelihood of developing heart disease.
Health properties of dates, confirmed by doctors
- The active substances contained in dates are able to fight amoeba.
- It also contains components that can kill pathogenic bacteria.
- Dates are indispensable for the nutrition of astronauts. The useful properties of this fruit are many times greater than the benefits of caviar.
- Contribute to an increase in contractions of the muscular tissue of the uterus – it makes childbirth easier for the woman.
- Dates contain vitamin A, which can improve vision during the dark period (at night), and is also able to support eye function.
- The useful properties of dates exceed all expectations for the functioning of all muscles in the body. This ability is possible due to the content of B vitamins.
- Perfectly satisfies hunger.
- If you eat a few dates on an empty stomach – this will help cleanse the body of parasites.
- 5 in 1: Dates can be used as food, fruit, drink, sweet, medicine.
Dates should be consumed in such cases:
- if you are planning a mental load – increase brain function by 20%;
- in case of exhaustion and physical overwork, in order to restore strength and energy;
- for diseases of the respiratory system;
- in case of problems with the cardiovascular system: potassium stimulates the heart muscle, strengthens blood vessels;
- for anemia and anemia;
- prevents the development of stomach ulcers, the appearance of intestinal tumors: pectin promotes peristalsis;
- to increase the ranks of spermatozoa;
- for impotence;
- for the successful flow of labor;
- for the prevention of mental disorders;
- to maintain the health of the nervous system;
- in the presence of motion sickness and motion sickness;
- during colds;
- to prevent miscarriages;
- to strengthen capillaries and prevent aneurysms;
- to improve the functioning of the digestive tract;
- to ensure the normal functioning of the intestines: I. I. Mechnikov insisted on the use of dates during intestinal disorders in order to establish work;
- so that the eyes do not get tired, to maintain vision;
- to improve blood circulation;
- as an effective means of lowering blood pressure;
- recommended to take with antibiotics to avoid damaging digestion;
- to prolong youth and slow down the aging process;
- to enrich the mother's milk with all the necessary trace elements for the baby;
- to heal gums and prevent bleeding;
- to strengthen immunity;
- reduce the risk of blood clots;
- to regulate hyperactivity in children;
- in the treatment of dizziness and swelling in the inner ear;
- for the prevention of heart disease;
- for PMS;
- for blood sugar regulation;
- to calm down and relax during pregnancy;
- for the prevention of arthritis;
- to reduce the chance of developing pancreatic cancer;
- to improve metabolism;
It is especially useful for women to eat dates. Problems with menstruation, hormonal disorders during pregnancy, as a prevention of miscarriage, to maintain the fat content of milk – this is not all the useful properties of dates for women's health. The fruits of the date palm contain substances that strengthen the uterus and maintain the mental state at the normal level. In the last stages of pregnancy, women who are at risk of miscarriage are shown to use dates to strengthen the muscles of the uterus. In addition, the active substances of this fetus ensure the rapid flow of labor. Also, taking dates in the last months and weeks of pregnancy prevents postpartum hemorrhage.
So versatile product: it can be eaten by nursing mothers, pregnant women, children, people who are constantly fasting, women on a diet, men of any age, the elderly and young, that is – everyone.
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