Dates may not be familiar to everyone, also known as Persian dates, dates, is the fruit of the date palm tree, the "Compendium of Materia Medica" said that there is no leakage. In fact, it is a very common food in the Middle East and the Indus Valley. In the past, in the Middle East, dates could be used as a staple food, known as "desert bread".
The main origin of dates is distributed in various Arab countries, and a small number of dates are also planted in Xinjiang and other places in China, and dates in various regions have their own unique taste and appearance.
Botanically, dates are the dried fruit of palm dates, similar in appearance to red dates, and are called dates because of the appearance of the date palm trees like coconut trees.
Date palms, the original plant of the palm family Spiny Sunflower genus. It is rich in nutrients, rich in fructose, and has the lowest causal glycemic index, so it can be consumed in moderation for diabetics. In the fitness circle, slimming circle has always been very hot.
Many people feel puzzled, such a high sweetness of dates, should not be the nemesis of weight loss?
Dates themselves are very sweet, of which the fructose content is as high as 80%, but naturally easy to digest and absorb the simple sugar, in addition, it is also rich in various types of vitamins, dietary fiber, eat a few will have a sense of fullness, provide nutrients, the energy required by the body at the same time, will not cause additional burdens. Therefore, fitness and slimming people often use it as a meal replacement.
It is also friendly to blood sugar metabolism in diabetics. After eating, there will be a feeling of fullness, dry fruit, no sugar at all, and there is also a simple sweetness of nature. The sugar juice leached from the dates is coagulated and can be used as a seasoning, similar to honey, often used to cook meat, sweet but not greasy.
In addition to being rich in fructose, dates also contain a variety of vitamins, proteins, mineral elements and other nutrients, which are regarded by the locals as a good nourishing and nutritious food. Secondly, dates also have the effect of tonifying qi, suppressing cough and moisturizing the lungs, reducing phlegm and relieving asthma, and contributing to the production and detoxification of pregnant women.
Whether eaten directly or as a dessert ingredient or used in cooking porridge, it tastes excellent and can even be a sugar substitute for diabetics. In addition, fat and cholesterol are extremely low, because of its rich vitamins and minerals can improve function and achieve health requirements.