6 Unusual Facts about Dates, Healthy Food in Ramadhan
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Barhi: With a much thinner skin than other dates, Barhi dates are round with a soft, chewy texture and have a butterscotch taste. Zahidi: These are more of a rarity among the date families. The Zahidi date is crunchy and often used in date sugar. Deglet Noor: Known as the queen of all dates, Deglet Noor has a soft texture and is known for its translucent light color and honey-like taste.
3. Dates are very nutritious
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Dates are rich in iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and they are a good source of fibre. They are also rich in calories, making them a great energy source. Sweet in taste, dates are also a good alternative to refined sugars. Turning to nutritious, natural options, like fruits, rather than ultra-processed foods is one factor that can help reverse the trend of obesity.
Increasing the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables can help people make healthier choices. Options like dried dates that can keep for many months are a good example of a quick nutritious alternative. Their long shelf-life also helps minimize food losses.
4. Dates have many other health benefits
Since generations ago, it is well known that this fruit can improve better brain function and health and promote natural labor. It can also act as a natural sweetener and slow down the risk of osteoporosis due to the fruit’s high mineral content.
5. Dates according to several religions
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Dates and the date palm also have great significance in the three Abrahamic religions Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. In Judaism, the date palm is regarded to be the tree of knowledge and life. In Christianity, the date palm became a symbol of martyrdom, as martyrs were depicted holding a palm frond as a symbol that represented the victory of the soul over the body.
In Islam, the date palm represents a place of rest and hospitality, as the presence of palm groves around an oasis was symbolic of the fact that water was a gift from Allah. The palm also appears in the Qur’an as being the image of paradise. Muslims also break their fast during Ramadan with a date.
