The royal date is the fruit of a date palm. It is very large, only its foliage can reach six meters in length. Since ancient times, it was believed that dates - royal or simple, can extend life, overcome many diseases, prevent diseases in principle. There is reliable evidence that the centenarians of the Eastern countries reach an exceptional age by eating these berries every day. For us, this is a "foreign" product, and we, unfortunately, know very little about it. Today we offer to get to know these fruits better, to find out where and how they grow, as well as to understand how dates are useful for the body, and whether there are contraindications. Let's start by exploring the fruits.
What is a royal date?
We have all heard about this berry, many people consume it constantly, and everyone has tried it at least once. So, the royal date is the same fruit, but different in size. It is much larger, but this does not affect its taste and useful characteristics. This variety is considered one of the best, since up to 150 kilograms of crop can be harvested from one palm per year, while other varieties produce from 60 to 80 kilograms.
Where do royal dates grow?
Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Egypt are considered the birthplace of the palm tree on which these delicious fruits grow. In the territories of these countries traces of cultivation of date palms were found. But the Indians believe that they were the first to learn about the beneficial properties, taste of these fruits and domesticated palms. Be that as it may, dates grew in each of the prescribed territories four thousand years ago BC.
In the countries of the Ancient East, dates were considered almost the basis of the diet, and the Egyptians produced alcoholic beverages from the fruits.
Today, the main producers of royal dates are Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Algeria, Tunisia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Benefit and harm
In Russia, these fruits come in the form of dried fruits, and in many countries they are eaten that way. The benefits of dried dates have been known since time immemorial, and they are not considered harmful. These fruits, although they contain a lot of sugar, are indicated for use by people with diabetes. The thing is that this is not sugar familiar to us, but glucose and fructose, which are not able to dramatically raise the level of sugar in the body, but leave a feeling of satiety for a long time. The use of dried dates is scientifically proven, and doctors often recommend them for use in such cases:
- Great mental stress. It is believed that the described fruits can increase the efficiency of brain cells up to twenty percent.
- With exhaustion and high physical exertion, only three dates are able, half an hour after eating them, to return energy and strength to even the most tired person.
- Respiratory tract diseases.
- Cardiovascular failure. Dates help the heart work due to its high potassium content. After a long illness, strength will recover faster if they are eaten stably.
- Anemia, anemia. There is a lot of iron in dates.
- Dietary fiber and pectin enhance intestinal motility, which serves to prevent the development of cancer. Dates are also able to prevent the development of peptic ulcer of the intestine and stomach.
- With disorders of the nervous system.
- To increase the number of germ cells in the male body.
- When studying the date, scientists discovered special substances that favorably affect the uterus of a pregnant woman, which, in turn, reduces the risk of premature birth, facilitates the process of giving birth to a baby. Dates are also useful for women after childbirth , so that the uterus contracts faster and the body recovers.
- To strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
- When traveling by sea, the risk of motion sickness and motion sickness is reduced.
- With frequent colds.
- To improve digestion, eliminate intestinal upsets.
- With constant work with a computer, dates are recommended for relieving eye strain . They are also good for vision.
- To improve blood circulation, stabilize blood pressure.
- To increase immunity after a course of antibiotic treatment.
- Extend youth and life.
- To enrich the milk of a nursing woman with vitamins.
- They cleanse the body of carcinogens, cholesterol.
- With diseases of the inner ear, dizziness and edema are treated.
- Prevent the development of arthritis.
- Relieve muscle cramps and pains.
- They contain substances that can kill pathogenic microbes.
- With caries and gum disease.
Now we know how useful dates are for the body. It is recommended to wash them well before use, since a lot of dirt and dust sits on their sticky surface.
The composition of the fetus
The dates contain 24 amino acids, which is many times more than in other fruits. From them we highlight:
- tryptophan - it slows down aging, balances the mental state in nervous disorders, relieves insomnia, stimulates the brain;
- glutamine amino acid neutralizes the excessive acidity of the stomach, and this eliminates and prevents the occurrence of heartburn.
What else is there in the dates useful?
- fats - 0.5%;
- oil - 0.5%;
- sugar - about 60%, but it is harmless, as it consists of fructose and glucose, does not harm teeth, is not contraindicated in diabetes;
- proteins - about 5.5%;
- minerals and salts (copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, cadmium, manganese, sulfur, boron, and others);
- vitamins B, A, C;
- selenium (reduces the likelihood of cancer);
- pectin;
- food fibers;
- fluorine;
- beta carotene.
The energy value
Many are interested in how many calories are in a royal date. You can safely consume it instead of other sweets, as these fruits are low-calorie. One hundred grams of palm berries contains from 142 to 274 calories, and if they are dried or dried, then more, about 340. The dry matter content in dates is from 40 to 77 percent.
Conclusion
So, we figured out the composition, calories, useful properties of dates. We also learned about where these fruits grow. Why is it worth choosing a royal date? The thing is that it is twice as large as usual, therefore softer, better and longer retains its taste. Many people believe that this is why this species is more delicious and beautiful!