**During the early ages,** the Arabians often feed on dates only for days (maybe taken with water or milk sometimes). Yet, they tend to have a health condition as good as or maybe better than one who is on a normal diet.


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Dates have been found to be highly nutritional containing vitamins, sugar, fiber, protein and some essential minerals especially dietary potassium with other trace elements.




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<h2>Nutritional values</h2>
_**On checking the nutritional value of date palm fruit, the following were found to be contained per 100g with their percentage composition**_

**Energy**	1,178 kJ (282 kcal)
**Carbohydrates** -    75.03 g
(Sugars	63.35 g   And  Dietary fiber	8 g)
Fat     0.39 g
**Protein**    -  2.45 g
**Vitamins**
Vitamin A  (0%) - 75 μg
Thiamine (B1)	(5%) -  0.052 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	(6%) -  0.066 mg
Niacin (B3)	(8%) -  1.274 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	(12%) -  0.589 mg
Vitamin B6	(13%) -  0.165 mg
Folate (B9)	(5%) - 19 μg
Vitamin C	(0%) -  0.4 mg
Vitamin E	(0%)  - 0.05 mg
Vitamin K	(3%) - 2.7 μg
**Minerals**
Calcium	(4%)  - 39 mg
Iron	(8%) -  1.02 mg
Magnesium	(12%) - 43 mg
Manganese	(12%) - 0.262 mg
Phosphorus	(9%) - 62 mg
Potassium	(14%) - 656 mg
Sodium	(0%)  -  2 mg
Zinc	(3%) -  0.29 mg
Other constituents
**Water**  - 	20.53 g



<h2>Health benefits</h2>
**According to scientific researches, it has been proven that taking dates have vast health benefits serving as**
- A good source of energy, protein and many vitamins needed by the body.
- A source of essential minerals especially potassium which help in reducing cholesterol in the body and also in a way reduce the risk of having stroke.
- A control and reliever from intestinal disorders or constipation.
- A good nutrient for growing healthy bones and teeth.
- A natural detoxicant


>**So what else would you require of the meal you take everyday when the date palm fruit has it all.**



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<h2>_And in case you don't know, the leaves of the date fruits do not fall. Yes, the leaves do not fall naturally like other plants except if removed mechanically._</h2>



References:
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-10-health-benefits-of-dates/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_palm
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-dates.html
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