Dates Provide A Healthy and Filling Snack Prior To Exercise
The Benefits of Eating Dates
Dates are known as a stone fruit meaning they have a single seed surrounded by an outer fleshy fruit similar to mangoes, peaches and olives. There are many varieties of dates. Pictured in this post are the large Medjool variety.
Dates contain natural sugars and have a sweet, caramel, chewy taste. They are an energy boosting soft fruit with impressive health benefits. Eat them at least an hour before exercise to allow time for digestion.
Nutrients In Dates
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Copper
- Fiber
- B Vitamins: Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Niacin
- Vitamins C, A and K
- Antioxidants
- Low Glycemic Index
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