Dates are amazing for the digestive system. As one of the most anti-parasitical foods on the planet, dates bind onto, destroy, and sweep away parasites; yeast, mold, and other fungus; heavy metals; unproductive bacteria; viruses; and other poisonous pathogens from the gut. It makes them one of the most beneficial Candida killers known to humankind—despite the misinformation out there about dates feeding Candida. (For more on the truth about this condition, see the chapter devoted to it in my book, Medical Medium.)
Dates also help restore peristaltic function in the intestines, retraining the intestinal tract after paralysis or dysfunction to move properly and expel any rotting food. Contrary to popular belief, dates are also an ideal food for people dealing with diabetes and hypoglycemia, because they deliver vital glucose to the liver—addressing the very glucose loss that’s responsible for blood sugar issues.
They’re also ideal for athletes and active people, as the high potassium and fruit sugar content is perfect for refueling the brain and muscles, which rely on glucose to power you through exercise. Dates are rich in nearly 70 bioactive minerals (much higher than is documented) that support the adrenal glands. One of the most heart-healthy foods available, dates also contain a record-breaking, undiscovered amount of amino acids.
The amino acids in dates, such as leucine, help elevate the fruit’s potassium to its highest potential in sustaining and fortifying muscles and nerves. This process also stops lactic acid from taking over the body when it’s under stress.
Dates are also abundant in anti-cancerous properties, making them a must for anyone seeking help with disease prevention and optimal health.
How To Use:
To experience dates’ maximum benefits, eat four to six daily. Snack on dates, or include in fruit bowls, smoothies, salads, dips, salad dressings, and nori and lettuce wraps.
For more information on the healing benefits of dates, check out the New York Times best-selling book, Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods: Save Yourself and the Ones You Love with the Hidden Healing Powers of Fruits & Vegetables.