A healthy diet, exercise, getting enough sleep and waking up early is some of the lifestyle changes that help in keeping you healthy and stress-free. Apart from this, you can also stay healthy by including some fruits in your diet. One such fruit is a date, which can provide many benefits.

Eating it on an empty stomach in the morning is a part of the morning routine of many people. You can also eat it raw by soaking it in water overnight. But you should eat it daily. This is because it can have many benefits for your health.

Today we are telling you the benefits of eating soaked dates daily. This information has been shared by Ayurvedic expert DrDeekshaBhavsar on Instagram. She is the co-founder of The Kadamba Tree. To stay healthy, you must also include it in your diet. But first of all, do know some things told by the expert.

Experts say, “Most people believe that dates are hot, whereas it is not. The nature of dates is very cool and soothing.

Benefits of eating dates

Apart from being delicious to eat, dates also give us many benefits. Let us know about these benefits-

  1. It prevents the problem of constipation.
  2. Improves heart health.
  3. Controls good cholesterol.
  4. Improves bone health.
  5. Controls blood pressure.
  6. Good for the sexual health of both men and women.
  7. Keeps the brain healthy.
  8. Relieves fatigue (weakness).
  9. Best for anemia.
  10. Increases weight.
  11. Prevents piles.
  12. Prevents inflammation.
  13. Helps in a healthy pregnancy.
  14. Best for skin and hair.

Best time to eat

  • Eat empty stomach in the morning.
  • Eat as a mead meal.
  • Whenever you feel like eating sweets.
  • Eat with ghee at bedtime to gain weight.

How much should be taken?

  • Initially eat only 2. After this, eat 4 soaked dates daily.
  • If you want to increase your weight, then you should eat 4 dates daily. But, only when your digestion is good.

Why should you soak it?

Soaking releases the tannins/phytic acid present in them, making it easier for us to absorb nutrients from them easily.

Soaking makes dates easier to digest.

If you want to get the taste and nutrition of dates, soak them overnight (8-10 hours) before eating them.

Dates for babies: Dates are best for boosting the health and immune system of babies. People with low weight, hemoglobin deficiency (iron) and weak immune systems should eat one sweet date daily. Eat it regularly for 2-3 months.

Always remember that dates are not hot, but extremely cold and beneficial in pitta-related problems.

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