Description
What exactly are dates? They’re grown on date palm trees, so where you would usually envision coconuts, picture big bunches of hundreds of dates! Medjool dates are also an excellent source of phytonutrients, plant compounds that may have health benefits. Studies have shown they can stimulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, prevent DNA damage, and improve hormone regulation. They provide about 200 calories, 54 grams of carbohydrates with about 5 grams of fiber, a gram of protein, and no fat. This size portion also supplies smaller amounts of a wide range of nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin K, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and manganese.
