Dates are a healthy snack and have numerous health benefits. Dates are:

• rich in carbohydrates. And therefore, give instant energy and are preferred by those who do a lot of physical work.
• low in fat
• rich source of natural fibre
• rich in Vitamin A, B and E
• rich in Iron and Calcium
• rich in Potassium, Magnesium and Phosphorous
• easy to digest

Dates have been found to be particularly beneficial in:

• preventing abdominal cancer
• pregnancy
• respiratory disorders
• low blood pressure
• strengthening bones
• preventing night-blindness
• building natural resistance
• providing instant energy and nutrition
• treating intestinal disorders

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