The Amazing Date... a Fruit for MORE than Just Pregnancy!
Another perfect food for Pregnancy, and everyone! I discovered a research article about the beneficial effects of eating dates towards end of your pregnancy! I knew NOTHING about dates, and had to do some research, and I have discovered that dates are wonderful little fruits and should be consumed by everyone :) The date ( Phoenix dactylifera) is a sweet tasting fruit which grows on the date palm, originating in the Middle East and African Regions of the world. There are a variety of date palm species and over 14 varieties of date fruits. Dates may be one of the top 10 foods you should eat . You can use them in so many different recipes (sweet potatoes, salads, desserts!) and they have a long shelf life. The list of various fatty acids, minerals, nutrients, animo acids, vitamins, elements... is so long, this fruit is amazing! Dates are composed of: At least 15 different minerals such as Potassium, Calcium, Fluorine (great for teeth!) , Iron, and Zinc 14 types of fatty acids 23 typ...