Medjoul Dates - Palestine

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Anyone who says dates have too much sugar.. pff. they are the best of the best. No fat, all natural sugar with fibre, nothing to be afraid of here. sometimes I make datorade- 6-15 dates blended with a lot of water, it is soooo good. or with a lot less water to make caramel to dip apple slices into.

When it comes to the number of minerals, vitamins, and health-benefiting nutrients in dates, suffice it to say there are a lot of them. First and foremost, they’re easily digested, allowing your body to make full use of their goodness. One study concluded that dates could be considered a nearly ideal food, with a wide range of essential nutrients and potential health benefits. The study reported the most prominent health benefits of dates: there are at least 15 minerals in dates, including selenium, an element believed to help prevent cancer and important in immune function, protein, containing 23 types of amino acids, some of which are not present in the most popular fruits, such as oranges, apples, and bananas. Unsaturated fatty acids include palmitoleic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids.

Price and quality of the dates. We have not found better they are absolutely beautiful and we are already on our 2nd Box. If you have not had this type of date before, they are large Medjools which are big and juicy and are a million miles away from dried dates or even some of the smaller varieties of fresh dates. Dietary fiber in dates helps to move waste smoothly through your colon. The iron content determines the balance of oxygen in the blood. Potassium, an electrolyte, helps control your heart rate and blood pressure. B-vitamins contained in dates, such as the carotenes lutein and zeaxanthin, absorb into the retina to maintain optimal light-filtering functions and protect against macular degeneration. Pretty impressive stuff! They always come within a few days, and are juicy and stay that way for up to 3 weeks (mine never last longer than that…) out of the fridge. Medjool dates are also a rich source of antioxidants, which help fight damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. Their carotenoid and phenolic acid antioxidants have both been studied for their beneficial effects on heart health ( 2, 11, 12). Supports healthy digestion

Fiber can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and keep your arteries clean, reducing your risk of heart disease. Just 2 dates (48 grams) contains over 3 grams of fiber ( 1, 7, 8). To all date fans: We've been getting up close and personal with Medjool dates. Our new favourite: the Organic Medjool Date Large Choice Delight. What makes it different? It has a loose skin content of just 15%. The "loose skin" percentage of a date describes how much of the luxurious skin of a date is preserved. The lower the percentage the better! However, it's not only the external values that count. For us, the taste of the dried fruit is defined by two words: extra juicy! Especially the Medjool Date Large Choice persuades with her soft and juicy pulp. By the way, you can compare all our date varieties in our date world to find your perfect match. Our honey-sweet Medjool dates Copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin are also present in dates and provide their own unique preventive and healing functions.You can also add this sweet fruit to smoothies, sauces, and dressings, or chop them in a food processor and use them for no-bake desserts like pie crusts, energy balls, and fruit-and-chocolate bars. Medjool dates are a concentrated source of healthy nutrients. Just 2 dates (48 grams) provide ( 1): These dried fruits make a great sugar alternative due to their sweetness, which comes from fructose, a natural sugar. May protect brain health. Animal studies link dates’ antioxidants to lower levels of inflammatory markers and reduced brain plaques associated with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease ( 24).

Dates offer a significant amount of fiber and variety of vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium ( 1, 2).

Health Benefits

Those in Medjool dates include flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids, which have been studied for their anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and brain-protective properties ( 11, 17, 18). To substitute Medjool dates for sugar, make a date paste by blending 2 cups (480 grams) of pitted dates with 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of water, then use this paste instead of sugar in your recipes at a 1:1 ratio. Looking around the web for a reliable source of High Quality Large & Juicy Medjool Dates, we stumbled across the Medjool Date Company. Dried fruits, which also include raisins, dried apricots, and prunes, contain more calories per serving than their fresh counterparts because they have less water ( 6).

May support bone health. Medjool dates contain a small amount of calcium and are a decent source of potassium, manganese, and copper, all of which are important nutrients for bone health ( 21, 22, 23). Want more? They contain vitamins A and K. Vitamin A protects the eyes, maintains healthy skin and mucus membranes, and even protects the lungs and mouth from developing cancer. Tannins, which are flavonoids as well as polyphenolic antioxidants, fight infection and inflammation and help prevent excessive bleeding (anti-hemorrhagic). Vitamin K is a blood coagulant that also helps metabolise your bones. WOW! What’s more, you can fill raw Medjool dates with peanut butter, cheese, nuts, or even cooked grains like rice. Natural fuel for your body. Medjool dates offer a high number of carbs in a small serving. Carbs are your body’s main source of energy ( 20). While people who monitor their blood sugar may need to moderate their intake of dates, one small study found that this stone fruit has a low glycemic index (GI) and shouldn’t cause large increases in blood sugar ( 4, 5).

What Are Medjool Dates?

Store your dates in a cool, dry place like a pantry or your refrigerator. Keep them in a sealed container to help retain their moisture. SUMMARY Medjool dates boast several antioxidants, which can protect your cells from oxidative damage that can lead to diseases like cancer, heart disease, and brain ailments ( 16). Fiber is essential to promoting healthy digestion and bowel regularity. In fact, sufficient fiber in your daily diet helps form stool and prevent constipation ( 13). Love at first bite – the organic Medjool date Large Choice enchanted us from the start. There is a reason why the Medjool date is considered the queen of dates all around the world. She is not only extremely soft, uniquely large and caramel-like but is coincidently often named after a king, King Solomon of Israel. A natural delight that is also a fancy royal treat! Organic Medjool date Large Choice Delight – what sets her apart In a 3-week study, 21 people ate 7 dates (168 grams) per day and significantly improved their bowel movement frequency, compared with when they didn’t eat dates ( 15). High in antioxidants