Health benefits of Dates in Ramadan

Dates are one of the most naturally healthy, full of nutritious and wholesome victuals. Also it is recommended by our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to break your fast by means of dates. So many researches and studies has demonstrated and confirmed that having dates for breaking fast as well as usually on daily basis provides several benefits to one’s body and mind. It is a known fact that having dates has great benefits bit here we will tell you about the nutrition and health benefits of dates in Ramadan.
Following are some of the health benefits of dates in Ramadan [fasting]:

Easy to digest

Dates are easy and quick to digest. Also they don’t tire out the stomach of the fasting person.

Decrease the feeling of hunger

Dates help a lot in decreasing the feeling of hunger of the fasting person that leads to avoid the hastening of eating too much food and thus avoids causes of digestion disorders.

Prepare the stomach by activating digestive juices

Dates help prepare the fasting person stomach to be given the food after being still all through the day. It helps in activating the discharge of digestive juices and secretions.

Rich with nutrients and sugary energy

Dates are a rich source of sugary energy. Having dates supplies the body as well as the brain cells and nerves with the most imperative nutrients.

Protects from having constipation

Dates also help to prevent the fasting self from having constipation that is most common while fasting as a result of altering meals times and low fiber intake in meals.

Adjust the acidity of blood

Dates are rich in alkaline an salt that helps a lot in adjusting the acidity of blood.

There are also many other benefits of eating and breaking fast with dates and above all it is the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).