Calorie content of dates
Dates not only have a magical taste, but also help the human body to resist a variety of ailments. Despite the rather high calorie content of dates, mankind has been eating the fruits of the date palm since time immemorial.
How many calories are in dates
The calorie content of dried dates is 275 kcal, while 100 g of the product contains 2.5 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 69.2 g of carbohydrates. In some Asian countries, despite the rather high calorie content of dates, they are considered a sacred product. They are great as a treat and even a candy substitute, especially when combined with milk or tea.
The calories of dates, as well as the complex of vitamins and microelements that make up their composition, allow, if necessary, to use this product in food for a sufficiently long time as the only one, and at the same time not feel a deficiency of nutrients.
The value of those dates, which are familiar to our counters, also lies in the fact that they are not treated with sulfur compounds. The benefits of dates also lie in the richness of their composition. This product contains one and a half dozen salts and minerals:
- Boron;
- Iron;
- Potassium;
- Cobalt;
- Magnesium;
- Manganese;
- Copper;
- Sodium;
- Selenium;
- Sulfur;
- Phosphorus;
- Fluorine;
- Zinc and others.
Also dates contain amino acids, vitamins A, groups B, C, pantothenic acid and niacin, so they are recommended to maintain the elasticity of the skin and blood vessels, healthy hair and teeth, as well as the heart, eyes and liver.
Dates are rich in pectins and dietary fiber - natural adsorbents necessary for the health and normal functioning of many organs and systems of the human body, and, in particular, contribute to increasing its resistance to cancer.
Dates are also recommended for the prevention of depression, especially in the autumn-winter period. Scientists also found in their composition a phytohormone - an analogue of human oxytocin, which, among other things, has a beneficial effect on human social behavior.
The high calorie content of dried dates is explained by the presence in their composition of a considerable amount of carbohydrates (natural sugars - fructose, glucose and others). In this regard, dates can be successfully replaced by much more high-calorie and less useful confectionery.
Dates for weight loss
Despite the rather high calorie content of dates, they are recommended to be included in the diet of people who are overweight. The effectiveness of the use of dates for weight loss is due to their chemical composition. Due to the presence of magnesium and potassium in the product, they help get rid of excess fluid, eliminate swelling and normalize weight.
Despite the high calorie content of dates, they are also able to normalize blood sugar and fatty acid levels, promote the absorption of carbohydrates and do not contain cholesterol. In order to use dates in the fight against extra pounds, they are recommended to be consumed as a separate meal daily in the amount of 10-15 pieces. At the same time, you should not exceed the recommended dose, keeping in mind the high calorie content of dates.
Dates: Calories and Precautions
Given the calorie content of dates, it is recommended to exclude them from the diet for people suffering from diabetes. Also, patients with diseases of the digestive system should eat dates only after obtaining permission from their doctor.
If dates are purchased by weight, they must be scalded with boiling water before use. Also, one should not forget that all valuable properties are inherent only in ripe and properly dried dates. They have a presentable appearance without cracks and traces of mold, are painted in an even dark color and have wrinkles on the surface.
Dates were not fully ripe, they are poor in nutrients and do not have the listed beneficial characteristics.
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