A staple ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine and in many Mediterranean nations, the date is a sweet fruit that was probably among the first to be cultivated by humans. There are about 40 varieties, and they have great benefits for our health: here are the most important benefits of dates.

Dates are rich in iron, potassium, protein, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamins A, C and group B. They contain significant amounts of copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc, and have antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic properties.

Anemia. Dates contain a lot of iron (0.9 mg per 100 grams of product, about 11% of the recommended daily intake). But it doesn’t end there: iron improves the flow of oxygen to the brain.

Heart attacks. The large amounts of potassium contained in dates protect the nervous system, and can reduce the risk of suffering heart attacks by 40%. The phosphorus in dates nourishes the brain.

Constipation. They detoxify the body, promote digestion and treat constipation. Soak a few dates in water overnight, then drink the next morning.

Hypertension. 5-6 dates provide our body with about 80 mg of magnesium, a mineral that dilates blood vessels and regulates blood pressure.

Eyes. This fruit contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients that support and protect healthy eyesight.

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