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Dates – the fruits of the Orient
They may not be low in calories, but they do contain a high dose of natural minerals! They are particularly rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and above all potassium. With 650mg per 100g, dates are therefore richest in potassium among the fruits in the world. Their content is almost twice as high as that of bananas and with three dates per day the daily requirement of almost 2000 mg is perfectly covered. We need potassium, among other things, for the regulation of our water balance and the mineral plays a central role for our vegetative nervous system. Potassium also lowers blood pressure, helps to regulate the acid-base balance and stimulates mental work.
But dates also contain valuable B vitamins and thus calm “fluttering” nerves. They also provide us with provitamin A, beta-carotene, which not only gives dates their orange-reddish colour, but also regulates cell growth in the body and controls the reaction of the immune system.
They also support our digestion, as they are rich in fibre, and thus also prevent constipation and diarrhoea.
The effects of dates on the sugar balance are less than with ordinary household sugar and all sweets made from it. Although they are super high in carbohydrates and therefore provide energy quickly, the numerous nutrients ensure that the sugar (from the carbohydrates) passes into the blood much more slowly.
 
Nice To Know:
Fresh dates today often come from Israel frozen. In the Arabian countries, dates have long been used as a natural sleeping aid for sleeping problems, because the amino acid tryptophane contained in them is converted in the body into the “sleep control hormone” serotonin.