By: Hanya Riad

In the Middle East, Muslims all around the world usually break their fast by eating dates and drinking water. It’s a-Sunnah, also a tradition that was implanted in our culture and was explained to us at a  young age. Also Prophet Muhammed mentioned that in his “hadeeth”

 

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     Here are some of the many              benefits of eating dates

    • Promotes Digestive Health
    • Free from cholesterol and contain very low fat.
    • Rich in vitamins, minerals and protein
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Dates are great energy boosters as they contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose.
    • Reduced Stroke Risk
    • Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery
    • Dates are rich in potassium and reduced in sodium.
    • Reduces Blood Pressure
    • Dates have high iron content and are very useful in treating anemia.