Dates are brown dried fruits with a very sweet taste. They originated in the Middle East. They can be eaten raw, ripe, fresh, and dried. When we dry dates, they will taste sweeter and have a chewier texture than fresh dates. Some people may think that dried dates sold in the market are made by candiing and then drying them, but in fact, the sweet taste is a natural sweetness. It is sugar in the dates themselves, and it is sugar that is beneficial to the body.
Benefits
- Nourishes the body, makes you feel refreshed, ยูฟ่าเบท, and eliminates fatigue and exhaustion.
- It contains sugar that is beneficial to the body and does not cause high blood sugar levels. Diabetics can eat it without worry.
- Helps nourish the pancreas and reduce blood pressure. Helps pregnant women have strong uterine muscles and lose less blood during childbirth.
- It helps relieve depression in mothers who have just given birth, causing the body to produce more milk, and also helps increase beneficial nutrients in breast milk.
Cocoa and Date Smoothie Recipes
Now for the drinks. This menu is a combination of dates, bananas, chia seeds, fresh milk and cocoa powder.
Ingredients (for 2 people)
- 3 frozen sliced bananas
- 4 dates, cut into small pieces
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup fresh milk
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Method
- Heat fresh milk until hot, add cocoa powder and mix until dissolved. Add dates and soak until soft.
- Blend everything together with frozen bananas until smooth. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with chia seeds.
Dates are a fruit with high nutritional value. Therefore, trying to change from sweet drinks and snacks to eating 5-10 date a day instead should be more beneficial and healthy. However, since date are high in potassium, caution should be exercised when eating them for those with health problems or impaired elimination, such as patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and heart failure, to prevent hyperkalemia, which can be harmful to the body.