Dates
A type of stoned fruit that is available fresh or dried and is grown widely in desert areas. Dates are a staple food in the Middle East. They are sweet and chewy. They come in a cylindrical shape and have a wrinkled texture.
Nutrition
- Contain 23 types of amino acids
- Contain not less than 15 minerals
- High iron content
- Contain vitamins A and K
- Good source of vitamin B
Health Benefits
- Helps to move waste smoothly through your colon
- keep the body warm during the winter season
- Helps control your heart rate and blood pressure
- helps in building up strong immunity system
- Improves hemoglobin
- protect against muscular degeneration
Purchase Guide: Fresh dates can be wrinkled, but they shouldn't feel hard. Look for fresh dates that are plump looking and have a slightly glossy look to their skin. Avoid dates that have crystallized sugar on their skins (a little whiteness is okay, but not actual crystals), since that means they are not quite as fresh as you might like.
Storage: Since they’re mostly sugar, they last a very long time. But store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator if you plan to use them for 45 days or more.

Creamy Date Shake Recipe
Dates contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as A1 and C. If you have a few dates every day, you won't have to take vitamin supplements. Not only will it keep you healthy, there will be a noticeable change in your energy levels as well because dates contain natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose, too.

Chilled Carrot and Date Salad Recipe
Carrots are crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants. They are a weight loss friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.

Barley Laddoo Recipe
Being highly nutritious, it strengthens body’s immune system and reduces the chances of cold and flu. They are rich in iron content and women must have it on regular basis. Iron improves the blood volume that is lost during periods generally and prevents anaemia and fatigue.

Khajoor Chia Seeds Sqaure Recipe (Winter Treat)
Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, energy, sugar, and fiber. It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.

Kale Green Tea Smoothie
The nutrients in kale can help boost well being and prevent a range of health problems.It contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, and vitamin K, among others. Even the chlorophyll in kale may have health benefits.Kale is high in fiber and water. Both of these help prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract.