The Benefits of Dates
Dates The benefits of dates are widespread but before you can learn about why you should be eating more of them. The date is a fruit that comes from the Date Palm which is a somewhat mysterious tree as its exact origin is unknown. It is however believed to originally be from around the Persian Gulf and has long been eaten by people in the middle east due to its abundance. This is why the top 10 producers in the world are from that area which include Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia, although many other places grow them such as Arizona or California. Further to this, the ancient Egyptians are said to have made wine from them dating back to around 4000BC. There has been some sources that have claimed evidence showing they were used up to 2000 years prior to this. It is thought to be one of the earliest cultivated fruits. There are three different types of dates - soft, semi-dry and dry and the classification depends on the different natural sugar content is has, although th...