During the fasting month, dates are often a favorite fruit for breaking the fast. Apart from its delicious and sweet taste, this fruit is also known to have many health benefits.
Dates also have various types and their respective benefits. Reporting from detikHealth, here are 3 types of dates and their benefits for the body. Listen!
1. Kurma Ajwa
Illustration of dates/Photo: Pinterest.com/Ajwadates
Maybe you have often heard of Ajwa dates or what are usually called Prophet dates. This type of date has a very dark blackish brown color compared to other types of dates.
Ajwa dates have a texture like lines or wrinkled fibers on the outside, but are very soft when chewed. The taste is not too sweet and there is a slight sour taste like raisins, dry and not moist. Ajwa dates are quite large in size, but smaller compared to Khalas dates and Sukasari dates.
Meanwhile, Ajwa dates have many benefits for the body. Such as strengthening the nervous system, treating hypertension, maintaining healthy bones, improving healthy skin and eyesight.
Research also shows that Ajwa dates can help reduce triglycerides and cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood, serving to protect the heart and circulatory system, acting as a preventive measure against atherosclerosis and heart-related problems.
2. Deaf Sugar
Illustration of Sukari dates/Photo: Pinterest.com/Freepik
Having a light brown color and a round shape, Sukari dates have a very sweet taste like honey. Apart from that, these dates also have a very soft and moist texture, so they give a melting sensation when eaten.
These dates are rich in vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium and fiber. Sukari dates are rich in essential amino acids which are useful in improving the immune system, building body muscles, and helping maintain healthy skin, hair and nails.
Apart from that, Sukari dates can also be a complementary source of nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, children and the elderly. Not only that, Sukari dates can also be an alternative for those who want to reduce sugar consumption.
Apart from being enjoyed directly, Sukari dates can also be enjoyed in other ways. You can make a smoothie by mixing banana, milk and oatmeal, or as an ingredient to make infused water.
To get maximum benefits from Sukari dates, it is recommended to consume them in moderation and limit daily sugar consumption.
3. Kurma Khalas
Illustration of Khalas dates/Photo: Pinterest.com/Sampurasun.co.id
Khalas dates have a yellow color, firm texture, and sweet taste. These dates are rich in natural sugar, so they can provide an immediate and long-term energy boost.
When ripe, Khalas dates have a caramel-like taste. With their soft texture and caramel-like taste, these dates are a daily food for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.
Additionally, Khalas dates are also high in dietary fiber, which can improve digestive health and aid weight loss. These dates are also famous for their high mineral content. Khalas dates are also known to have immune-boosting properties and protect against disease.
Compared to Ajwa dates and Sukari dates, Khalas dates have a more affordable price.
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