Since ancient times, dates are considered sacred food in Muslim nations. There they are considered a "bread of the desert". And in our country this product is very fond of. First of all, it is very tasty. However, in addition to good taste, dates have a whole set of vitamins, trace elements, and a number of useful properties.
Healing properties of dates
Due to the large fiber content, dates improve digestion. They contain many minerals and salts (about 15), various acids (more than 20), vitamins A, B and C, as well as carbohydrates. The dates perfectly restore strength and normalize the balance of microelements in the body. They are very nutritious - 300 kcal in 100 grams.
The healing properties of dates for the skin, hair and nails are invaluable. This overseas product includes sulfur, niacin and pantothenic acid, so that their regular use almost guarantees good eyesight and no problems with the liver and kidneys.
The dates have a strengthening effect on the gums, and their teeth will not get any worse, unless, of course, rinse your mouth after eating them. The properties of dates are influenced by potassium and magnesium. Eating them in large quantities, you can not worry about the work of the heart, as well as excess water in the body.
Dates - cheap and delicious product, and therefore very suitable for frequent use. Thanks to their sweet taste, the mood improves and the risk of depression and stress is reduced.
After severe blood loss, it is recommended to eat dried or fresh dates for a quick recovery of the body.
Useful properties of dates for women
It is a well-known fact that women need a lot of magnesium for the normal functioning of reproductive organs. In addition, magnesium is useful for muscles, and it means that it is especially useful for athletes to use dates.
Breastfeeding mothers are recommended not only to strengthen their health, but also to saturate breast milk with various beneficial substances.
Useful properties of dates in pregnancy
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of dates during pregnancy. Because of the large content of copper in them, iron is absorbed by the body much better. During pregnancy, it is very important to maintain a normal level of hemoglobin in the blood and the daily norm of 20 dates perfectly handles this.
According to medical scientists, dates strengthen the muscles of the uterus, which is especially important in the last months of pregnancy and to prepare for childbirth. In addition, when using these dried fruits, prenatal and postnatal depression are not terrible.
The healing properties of the dates bone
From the bones of dates make broths for the restoration of the kidneys and bladder, in particular for the removal of stones. Powder of their date stones is useful for use inward with diarrhea, and outwardly with the injured wounds and skin ulcers. Useful properties of seeds of dates have long been used to improve male strength, as well as date honey and date juices.
Harmful properties of dates
When used improperly, any medicinal plant or fruit can change its effect to the opposite. Sometimes even dates can harm the human body.
Contraindications to the use of dates are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with diabetes are also not recommended to eat dates, as a very sweet product that increases blood sugar.
When choosing dates, it is worth to be attentive, because sometimes they are processed by chemicals, and the drying process is not performed. Instead, the dates are soaked in special solutions.