HEALTH BENEFITS AND USEFULNESS OF DATES
DATES/DATE PALM yoruba : labidun Binomial name: Phoenix dactylifera ABSTRACT Despite the numerous benefits which can be derived from eating dates,it is not well recongnized by many Nigerians.dates are to become staple food,instead of considering it as ordinary sweat fruit. this article will open your eyes and change your thought about dates.in fact ever since have come to realize the health benefit of eating date everyday,i've made it a staple food and obligatory.this article presents: Nutritional content; Health benefits, and various form of which it can be eaten. Uses of other parts of dates and dates-palm, and Limitation due to pest and diseases. * NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF DATES nutritional value per100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,178 kJ (282 kcal) Carbohydrates 75.03 g Sugars 63.35 g Dietary fiber 8 g Fat 0.39 g Protein 2.45 g Vitamins Vitamin A equiv. beta-carotene luteinzeaxanthin (0%) 6 μg 75 μg Vitamin A 10 IU Thiamine (B1)