
2. You’ll have fast, long-lasting energy
Dates contain natural sugars, glucose, fructose, and sucrose for a quick boost of energy when you need it. Unlike energy bars or drinks, dates contain other healthy ingredients such as fibre, potassium, magnesium, vitamins, and antioxidants that will maintain these levels and won’t leave you crashing any time soon.
3. Your digestive health will improve
If you want to keep things running well and regularly in your digestive system, dates do just that. With just one cup or one serving of dates, you’ll get 12 grams of fibre. That’s 46% of your recommended daily intake!
The right amount and the right kind of fibre can benefit your digestive health by preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements. Dates are definitely the best fibre for this job. In fact, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that consuming 9 dates a day for 20 days resulted in improved bowel frequency and more frequent bowel movements compared to no dates at all.