Dates are often recommended to pregnant women due to their high fiber content which can aid in digestion, as well as potassium that help maintain electrolyte balance. Some studies suggest that consuming dates in the final weeks of pregnancy might help facilitate labour," said Ushakiran Sisodia, Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutritionist Diet and Nutrition, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
Dates not only satiate your sweet cravings but give you an instant boost of energy without causing a mercurial spike and drop in your blood sugar levels. Experts suggest that dates are nutritious enough to provide a variety of health benefits. Speaking with indianexpress.com, Ushakiran Sisodia, Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutritionist Diet and Nutrition, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital shared, “Packed with natural sugars such as fructose and glucose, dates offer a quick boost of energy. They are low in fat and protein but are an excellent source of essential minerals like selenium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Dates are also rich in vitamins, particularly B-complex and offer necessary antioxidants, including carotenoids and phenolics”.
Nutritional profile of dates
Per serving, dates provide an excellent amount of dietary fiber and other important nutrients, such as potassium and magnesium. Sisodia shared the nutritional composition of 100 grams of dates as: