Health Benefits of Eating 3 Dates Daily

Dates, a nutrient-rich dry fruit, are the only foods that contain almost all the vitamins and minerals required for good health.

Dates have been cultivated since several thousand years BC, hundreds of varieties of dates are found all over the world including Pakistan.

While numerous benefits of eating dates are mentioned in Islamic teachings, science has also proved these benefits.

Dates are rich in fiber, protein, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6 which are essential for health.

According to nutritionists and medical experts, if three dates are eaten on a daily basis, it has numerous health benefits, out of which 7 are mentioned below.

Reduces the risk of cancer:

According to a new study, the daily habit of eating dates protects digestion.

In addition, eating three dates daily reduces the amount of harmful bacteria in the stomach and increases the growth of beneficial bacteria, which reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Stay fit for long:

Nutritionists say that the sugar and glucose present in dates provide immediate energy to the body, while the presence of fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and antioxidants in it increases physical energy and helps to maintain it.