The date is closely linked to the history, culture and diet of the Islamic peoples, who consume it massively throughout the year, especially during the month of Ramadan. Dates are probably the only thing that resembles each and every one of the tables of those who practice fasting. It is a symbolic food of Ramadan, since tradition says that the prophet Muhammad broke the fast by eating a date, a custom attributable to one of the most appropriate attributes of the prophet of Islam, austerity.
(Quran 23:19)
"(10) He put the earth at the service of all creatures. (11) There are fruits on it, and palm trees with covered fruit, (12) and grains that grow in their pods, and aromatic plants."
- Give them benefits.
Consuming dates provides many benefits to our body and in Ramadan even more by spending many hours fasting.
- They provide an immediate burst of natural energy: they contain a high percentage of sugar; fructose and glucose, which are high in calories, are easily assimilated and quickly digestible.
- They provide vitamins and minerals for the body, they are rich in a great content of:
- Iron
- Match
- carbohydrates
Different types of vitamins such as:
- tryptophan
- Riboflavin
- thiamine
- Niacin with ascorbic acid.
The date is very beneficial for brain development. It also contains protein, vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, and nicotruic acid; It has minerals necessary for the body such as potassium, sodium, calcium, manganese and copper. Potassium, with a very high percentage.
- They help prevent fluid retention, providing the body with a diuretic effect.
- They prolong satiety
- Contribute to the elimination of stress
All this makes it a complete food that is friendly to natural medicine, rich and beneficial for both adults and children, pregnant or lactating women and athletes...
We can highlight that in SUNNAH dates are also recommended, a Halal, organic product, for breaking the fast in Ramadan. Dates should be eaten, if available, before the sunset prayer, this is medically and nutritionally the best way to eat breakfast.
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