Top 10 health benefits of dates that you should take note

Date palm, scientifically known as phoenix dactylifera, is a member of the palm family Arecaceae, which is grown particularly for its edible sweet fruit. The history of cultivation of date palm is so long that its origin is still unclear. Nowadays, date palm is cultivated in almost every part of the world, especially tropical and subtropical regions.

According to experts, dates are packed with an array of nutrients, including vitamin, minerals and other valuable substances. Specifically, dates provide thiamin, folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, niacin and riboflavin. Besides, it also offers you a huge quantity of iron, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, …read more