Good day steemians. Today's article is about an interesting fruit, dates and it's wonderful benefits and properties. Read through and see what it is all about.

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The date fruit, popularly known as dabino is a sweet and nutritious fruit from the date palm tree. It's scientific name is Phoenix Dactylifera. It is commonly cultivated in the northern part of Nigeria and as such, has its native name as dabino. It is originally from Iraq. However, different countries has adopted the cultivation of this medicinal fruits.

The date fruits contain several properties which fights and prevents some kind of diseases.

AMAZING BENEFITS OF THE DATE FRUIT(DABINO)

The date fruit which is one of the oldest fruits ever known to man VB has undergone various medical research and has found to be very medicinal and highly nutritional. Some of its amazing benefits include;

1. BOOST BRAIN HEALTH

The date fruit has antioxidants properties which helps to improve brain functions like learning and memory. It also inhibits the activities of amyloid beta proteins which is known for causing plaques in the brain. These plaques when in excess hinders the interaction between brain cells and can even lead to death or brain disease. Frequent eating of the date fruits has been known to have magnificent effects in the brain.

2. HELPS IN TREATING ANAEMIA.

The date fruit contains iron in abundance which makes it a perfect remedy for treating anaemia which is a condition where insufficient iron in the body results to a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood stream. Consistent consumption of the date fruits can help increase the level of iron in your system.

3. STRENGHTENS BONES AND TEETH.

The dates fruits contain copper, magnesium, selenium, manganese and calcium which helps in the healthy development of bones. It als contains vitamin K in healthy amounts which help coagulate and metabolize bones in the body. Constant eating of the date fruits can prevent some bone related problems like osteoporosis and arthritis.

4. STOPS CONSTIPATION

Eating of date fruits promote easy bowel movement and easy passage if food through the alimentary canal. People faced with constipation issues should try taking dates as it contains a significant amount if soluble fiber that ensures free bowel movement.

5. ENSURES BETTER FUNCTIONING OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Dates contain a high amount of potassium and very little of sodium which serve as a supplement for the nervous system, nourishing and improving it's functions and activities. Also the potassium in the date fruit help in regulating our cholesterol level and thereby prevent by us from risk of certain health conditions like; heart stroke or coronary heart disease.

6. PREVENTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER

The date fruits contains some properties which helps decrease ones chances of developing some kind of cancers such as liver cancer, breast cancer and the likes. Some of such properties include; phenolic acids and flavonoids which inhibits the growth of cancerous cells.

7. INCREASES SKIN ELASTICITY, VITALITY AND TENDERNESS

The vitamin C contained in the date fruit can help decrease the appearance of acne, wrinkles or pimples in the skin. It does this by limiting oxidation and stoping melanin from accumulating inside the body. It also contains vitamin B5 which helps alot in dealing with problems relating to the skin like stretch mark. To sum it up, dates helps alot improving skin elasticitt and tenderness. Individuals looking for youthful, tender skin should definitely take dates.

8. PREVENTS NIGHT BLINDNESS

Studies has proven that individuals who consume date frequently, rarely face problems regarding sight or vision especially night blindness. This is because, date fruits contains a lot of essential vitamins including vitamin A, which it's deficiency is the main cause of night blindness.

CONCLUSION

The date fruit also known as dabino is a magnificent fruit with lots of benefits. Frequent eating of it can help cure a lot of health related issues as mentioned above.