Hey Steemit! This post is about the amazing health benefits of dates and how it's consumption can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
I will teach you how to make sweetener out of this amazing gift of nature but let's take a look at its benefits first.
BENEFITS OF DATES
- It relieves constipation by supporting regular bowel movement
- It aids weight loss
- It promotes heart health, reducing heart disease risk
- It relieves diarrhea
- It reduces the risk of iron deficiency (anaemia)
- It reduces blood pressure
- It prevents the onset of impotency
- It promotes respiratory digestive health
etc
HOW TO MAKE DATES SWEETENER
Now, I said I will show you how to make a sweetener. It is quite simple.
- Peel the dates and remove the seed in the middle. Do this for all the dates.
- Soak the dates in water overnight if you are using the dried ones or for a few hours if you are using the fresh ones.
- Take out from the water and blend well using a little of the water it was soaked in. Don't add too much water.
- Your dates sweetener is ready. It can be stored in the fridge for weeks. It can be used to sweeten food and drinks.
Enjoy!!!
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Interesting...
Yes, it's really interesting how one fruit can have so many health benefits.
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STOPThis food is so rich and I should take it often, but I just don't like the sight of it. Lol
Nice write-up, by the way.
Yea. I try as much as possible to eat it regularly. After getting past the sight and the sugary taste. Lol
wow!
I never knew this is called "DATES"
Thanks for this. Dates has a lot of benefit.
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You are right, i soaked mine overnight, then blend with coconut and tigernut. Seive nd serve cold.
That is one drink I know that is full of nutrients
Dates good for man sexual system too
Wow. Dates is really a gift from mother nature. Lots and lots of benefits