Top 10 Amazing Benefits of Dates (Khajoor) for Health, Hair and Skin
Do you know why Muslims break their fast with Dates or Khajoor during Ramadan? We’ll tell you! Dates can instantly pump up the glucose levels to restore normalcy in the body! That’s not all! These desert fruits are enjoyed globally for their syrupy sweet taste and incredible nutritional profile. In this article, we shall learn about the amazing benefits of Dates for health and hair, which can make you fall in love with this Khajoor fruit, all over again!
What Are Dates?
Dates (scientific name: Phoenix Dactylifera) are the edible fruits of the date palm tree that grows abundantly in countries like North Africa, Middle East and South Asia. They are grown in the desert, tropical and subtropical climates and available in many varieties. Although the origins of Dates are not exactly known, history tells that humans have cultivated these fruits for thousands of years!
The other names for Dates are Khajoor, Kharjuram (Telugu), Kehjoor (Bengali), Khajura (Oriya) etc.
What Are The Different Types Of Dates?
Although there are about 20 varieties of dates cultivated in different parts of the world, about 15 types of these fruits are quite popular, which are:
- Medjool Dates
- Barhi Dates
- Rabbi Dates
- Safawi Dates
- Sukkari Dates
- Dayri Dates
- Mazafati Dates
- Piarom Dates
- Deglet Dates
- Khudri Dates
- Thoory Dates
- Sayer Dates
- Halawy Dates
- Zahidi Dates
- Khalas Dates
Nutritional Benefits Of Dates:
Let us now look into the nutritional profile of Dates – (Medjool Variety, 100 gms serving):
- Total Calories – 277
- Proteins – 1.8gm
- Total Carbohydrates – 75 gm
- Total Fat – 0.2 gms
- Calcium – 64 mg
- Iron – 0.9 mg
- Magnesium – 54 mg
- Phosphorous – 62 mg
- Potassium – 696 mg
- Vitamin A – 3% of DV
- Vitamin B6 – 12% of DV
- Niacin – 8% of DV
- Sugar – 16gm
- Dietary Fiber – 1.6gm
How Many Dates Can You Eat Per Day?
The recommended quantity of dates per day depends on the age, health condition and the purpose (to weight gain or supplement essential nutrients etc.). An average individual can consume around 6-8 dates daily without any side effects.
