Health Benefits of Dates (khajoor)

Dates are unbelievable energy giving fruit.People don't know much about its miraculous benefits.Every date have 9 different Minerals and 7 different Vitamins and its is also a good source of Protein.It is very easily digestible food.It is not only a fruit but also a complete food.Dates have very minor fat.It is very good source of Potassium and carbohydrates.If we compare dates with other fruits Dates have more calories than any other fruits.1 kg Dates have 3000 calories whereas 1 kg apricot have 520 calories 1 kg wheat have 2200 calories and 1 kg meat have 2245 calories.
Health benefits of DATE:

1. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Some of these are found in our plasma and are advantageous for our health
2. Dates have high sugar content which will give you energy very quickly after consumption
3. Dates have huge benefits during pregnancy and due to their high energy and iron source, which aids mothers during the weakening of their bodies and loss of blood during birth
4. Dates are said to help in the cure of intestinal disorders. They help the friendly bacteria in our intestines keep any abnormal activity in check
5. Dates are considered laxatives, and so will help with constipation
6. They have been reported to keep our hearts healthy
7. Studies suggest that dates are beneficial against abdominal cancer

Sexual Benefits

1. GOOD for sexual power. soak 7-10 dates in water or milk at night time and drink water in the morning and eat dates or make juice.this will give you alot of energy in minutes.

Nutritional Value of Dates are as under:

Dates (Phoenix dactylifera), medjool,
Nutritive Value per 100 g
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	277 Kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	74.97 g	58%
Protein	1.81g	3%
Total Fat	0.15 g	<1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	6.7 g	18%
Vitamins
Folates	15 µg	4%
Niacin	1.610 mg	10%
Pantothenic acid	0.805 mg	16%
Pyridoxine	0.249 mg	19%
Riboflavin	0.060 mg	4.5%
Thiamin	0.050 mg	4%
Vitamin A	149 IU	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	2.7 µg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	696 mg	16%
Minerals
Calcium	64 mg	6.5%
Copper	0.362 mg	40%
Iron	0.90 mg	11%
Magnesium	54 mg	13%
Manganese	0.296 mg	13%
Phosphorus	62 mg	9%
Zinc	0.44 mg	4%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	89 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	23 µg	--