You may not be familiar with the date palm, also known as Persian date and Fanzao, which is the fruit of the date palm tree. Compendium of Materia Medica says there are no loopholes. In fact, it is a very common food in the Middle East and the Indus Valley. In the past, in the Middle East, jujube could be used as a staple food and was called "desert bread".

Dates are mainly produced in various Arab countries, and a small amount of dates are also planted in Xinjiang and other places in China. Dates in each region have their own unique taste and appearance.

Botanically speaking, the date palm is the dried fruit of the palm date, which is similar in shape to the date, and is called the date palm because it looks like a coconut tree.

Jujube, the original plant belongs to Solanum of Palmae. Rich in nutrition and fructose, fructose has the lowest glycemic index, and diabetics can eat it in moderation. In the fitness circle and slimming circle, it has always been very popular.

Many people don't understand. Shouldn't dates with such high sweetness be the bane of losing weight?

Jujube is very sweet, with fructose content as high as 80%, but it is easy to digest and absorb monosaccharides naturally. In addition, they are also rich in various vitamins and dietary fiber. Eating a few will make you feel full, provide nutrition and energy for your body, and will not cause extra burden. Therefore, bodybuilders often use it as meal replacement food.

It is also very friendly to the blood sugar metabolism of diabetics. After eating it, you will feel full and dry, without sugar at all, and there is a pure sweetness of nature. The sugar juice extracted from jujube can be used as seasoning after solidification, similar to honey, and is often used to cook meat, sweet but not greasy.

Dates are not only rich in fructose, but also contain a variety of vitamins, protein, mineral elements and other nutrients, which are regarded by local people as a good product of nourishing nutrition. Secondly, the date palm also has the functions of tonifying middle energizer, relieving cough and moistening lung, resolving phlegm and relieving asthma, which is helpful for the production and detoxification of pregnant women.

Whether eaten directly, as a dessert ingredient or used for cooking porridge, it tastes great and can even be used as a sugar substitute for diabetics. In addition, fat and cholesterol are extremely low, because they are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can improve functions and meet health needs.