Are Dates Bad For You? | This Happens If You Eat 5 Dates Per Day!

Are dates bad for you?
Discover the health benefits of dates and what really happens to your body when you eat dates everyday!
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Are dates bad for you?
Dates, despite being sweet and high in natural sugars, can be a healthy option even for diabetics when consumed in moderation. Here’s why:
Nutritional Benefits
Natural Sugars: Dates contain natural sugars like fructose, glucose, and sucrose, which provide quick energy without the negative effects associated with refined sugars.
Fiber: Dates are high in dietary fiber, which helps slow down the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, preventing spikes in blood sugar levels.
Vitamins and Minerals: Dates are rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and iron, which are beneficial for overall health.
Glycemic Index (GI)
Dates have a medium glycemic index (GI) ranging from 35 to 55, depending on the variety and ripeness. Foods with a lower GI do not cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. This makes dates a better option for diabetics compared to high GI foods.
Antioxidants
Dates are packed with antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid. These compounds help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which are linked to chronic diseases, including diabetes.
Portion Control
For diabetics, portion control is crucial. Consuming a small number of dates, typically 2-3 per day, can provide nutritional benefits without significantly impacting blood sugar levels.
Studies and Research
Several studies have shown that consuming dates in moderation does not lead to significant increases in blood glucose levels for people with diabetes. For instance, a study published in the Nutrition Journal found that dates could be included in a diabetic diet in moderate amounts without adverse effects on blood sugar levels .
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[@debrabalawajder2617]

I add 2-3 dates (depending on their size) into my cancer fighting salad to add some sweetness. I buy dates with pits because those that are pitted can “dry out”; and I have experienced that. I just tear them in half, remove the pit and cut them into small pieces into my salad. I also add them to a smoothie made with sprouted oats, water and fruit; however, for the smoothie, I soak them in hot water to soften them up so they will blend better. Probably a VitaMix would do an excellent job but I do not have one of those. Any amount of time you can get them soaked to soften works - I’ve done 5 minutes when I’m short on time or you can do longer if you are on top of things. Thanks Annette!

[@eo4wellness]

@debrabalawajder2617 Good to know! Those are all great tips. Can you share, what else is in your cancer-fighting salad?

[@debrabalawajder2617]

@@eo4wellness kale, spinach, purple cabbage, red pepper, cauliflower, red onion, broccoli or broccoli sprouts, sunflower seeds, walnuts, apricot seeds, and oregano, salt and pepper. Any combination of the above. My dressing: Apple cider vinegar and organic extra virgin olive oil and maybe a drizzle of honey.

[@eo4wellness]

@@debrabalawajder2617 that sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

[@heather7140]

I eat dates with walnuts for a snack

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @heather7140! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@diesel9650]

Awesome video thanks, glad you talk about the Lord Jesus Christ ✝️⚔️❤️

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @diesel9650! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@raquelmercado1762]

Ever since I found that dates give you the sweetness you you in any recipe I’ve been purchasing them…love them..Thank you

[@cherylbond1556]

Dates in kale salad.....the bomb! 😊

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Oh yum!

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

These are the only kind of “dates” that I like; the other kind, not so much! That’s why I’m 53 and single!

[@Gabriellucero2]

Lol! Here here!

[@AmyLouiseDens]

If you can purchase them unsulphured, that's even better

[@conniehubbell7383]

Sulphur (MSM) is good and necessary for the body, look it up!

[@kade966]

I love dates! I make a snack with peanut butter on date half's. Then top with a dollop of melted dark chocolate. Thank you Annette for all of your valuable content. I am learning so much. God Bless❤

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @kade966! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@Latha-cb8rh]

Thanks to God for the nutrition packed fruit.❤

[@naioane740]

Thank you educating us about biblical foods

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You're welcome @naioane740! 👩🏼‍🌾👍

[@Comfy8443]

I Love this channel so very much. I come to this channel a lot to be encouraged as well and be reminded when I get off track with food.

[@user-tn1xv1vc2d]

California Grows Dates in the Southern Desert Area off of Highway 86S.

[@marshaldavis6566]

Great info, thank you praise the Lord Jesus Christ

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You're welcome @marshaldavis6566! 👩🏼‍🌾👍

[@angellathomas1683]

Yes Annette! Everything in moderation

[@IOSALive]

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[@kimlee1416]

Thank you for the wonderful information. I've been putting organic dates into my smoothy. God bless you. Nth Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@pamelapittman3080]

I just found you and I’m sooo excited! I ordered 3 of your books and love your inspirational videos. Thank you so much

[@minafong5888]

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[@charflorida5433]

Thanks so much Annette! Because of you, I buy and eat organic dried dates frequently now :)

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Wonderful!

[@mariamelo2586]

Yes your a blessing thanks for the information I usually have 2 to 3 dates a day

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @mariamelo2586! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@Lisa-qv7hl]

Thank you for all that you do to inform us of God's blessings to us in food.

[@beedlejuice2324]

Date bars with some peanut butter, a little chocolate and cacao nibs and nuts for crunch! Highly recommend :) ❤ It just dawned on me to add one to a smoothie to add sweetness. Thank you!

[@user-yp1gj8uv7c]

Loved this!!!! ❤ I will learn how to use dates for my health. 😊

[@Manifoldwisdom]

God bless you

[@angellathomas1683]

I’ll start using in smoothies and salads

[@surekhapagudala974]

Glory to God

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @surekhapagudala974! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@christinel.4921]

Thank you Annette. I need to understand sugar more and how it works for menopausal women. For several years, I eat 3 dates with yogurt and a banana. It is delicious ❤

[@sharonlaguna5059]

Thank you for sharing biblical truth and delicious food recipes!! This is so encouraging!

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@hex1097]

We love dates and have been using them as a sugar substitute for a number of years now. However had to give them up on a low histamine diet to try reducing histamine levels

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @hex1097! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@sharonlaguna5059]

I add 2 dates to sweeten homemade almond nut milk. It’s cheaper to make it yourself and so delicious

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Sounds great!

[@kathysmith9983]

Amen

[@joannreynolds1449]

Love this! Thank you.

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You're welcome @joannreynolds1449! 👩🏼‍🌾👍

[@tammyrichardson818]

Hello, I use dates as my sweetener in smoothies.

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

That's awesome!

[@bornagain2890]

Awesome idea thanks for sharing!!✝️👑💖

[@joanneschousboe8233]

Thank you for the nutrition value. Ilove dates.

[@gman_5312]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You're welcome @gman_5312! 👩🏼‍🌾👍

[@reattam]

Thank you for all your information. I'm going out to buy me some dates 😊

[@amiesmith7283]

I purchase a 40 oz at Costco under $10. So deli! How about figs? I only like figs raw not riped.

[@CorazonDeGuzman-ye4mh]

Thank you for this information...

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You're welcome @CorazonDeGuzman-ye4mh! 👩🏼‍🌾👍

[@peggypieters661]

Everyone is different; never heard that any dried fruit won’t spike the average person’s glucose. The only way you know for sure is to test your levels one hour and then two hours after consuming any suspect carb.

[@saramoulson7808]

Thanks Annette!

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

You are so welcome!

[@AprilShowers1955]

Can you tell us anything about date syrup?

[@pennygagnon5291]

I learned a lot from this video. So you have a receipt for zucchini bread using dates?

[@nsdavisart]

So tell us HOW to substitute dates. They have more moisture than sugar but not as much as bee honey. How do you make date honey? - never heard of that- same as date syrup? Buy dates and put in food processor? I’m thinking that will just make goo. Buy processed date sugar? Would that have the same benefits? More info please.

[@april_thomas]

You can also find pre-made date paste and that's what I use in recipes like cakes, frostings, smoothies, etc.

[@gloriavenezia9298]

I use datess in cereal or just out of the bag for a desert

[@tamichildofGod8249]

Anyone have any input on the types of dates and I will give examples. I'm looking on azure standard. These are all unpitted organic but they have medjool dates, dayri dates and barhi dates

[@charlessommers7218]

Good info 👍

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stefaniecolonius4780]

❤💖

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @stefaniecolonius4780! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@stefaniecolonius4780]

Absolutely my pleasure 🙏🏼

[@davewinship9065]

Dates with butter

[@palmofpsalms4398]

I press them into cacao nibs, yummy and extra nutrition and fiber😁

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @palmofpsalms4398! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@sadhnasc4416]

Dates are consumed during Ramadan fasting. You feel so well by breaking that fast with dates.just plaine dates and nothing more with a glass of water

[@Manifoldwisdom]

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[@sjs9354]

@manifoldwisdom Google it. 😏

[@parebalo2000]

How do we adjust the recipes to include dates in place of sugar?

[@judyhall2736]

Is it safe with breast cancer to eat greek yogurt with dates??

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

If it were me, I would choose a yogurt from organic, with no added sugar. And I would love to add dates to it. The theory of cancer thriving on sugar does not take into account that dates are a natural sugar with God's nutrients plus fiber.

[@judyhall2736]

@@TheBiblicalNutritionist thank you soo much!!

[@brianbakeman5751]

What translation was that for the Deuteronomy verse?

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Most times I use NKJV OR NASB

[@cathygail9204]

Hi Annette! This is totally off subject, but I figured I'd ask you about the situation I'm in because I can't get clear information from anyone else. I'm hoping you can help. I've been exposed to toxic mold and have been sick for 5 months now. I'm doing a multitude of things to regain my health, but it's slow going. Do you have any information you can give me that will help. I can't afford to go to a holistic Dr. They don't take insurance, and one told me a 6-12month treatment plan would cost me up to 15k. What a pirate! Anyway, any help you can give me would be sooo much appreciated! Blessings to you, Annette!

[@johnirish989]

Celtic sea salt. All your minerals but mostly it's a detox. I put 1 tablespoon in a half gallon of water each night before bed. 1 gallon total, actually. Careful, tho. In the beginning a bunch of toxins will end up I'm your gut giving you nausea. And if you don't eat much you could be peeing thru your butt.

[@margaretsarben9682]

U can put dates in ur fruits smoothy Shalom

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @margaretsarben9682! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@hongtran3163]

This is why our Muslim friends break their Ramadan fast with dates!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

Any kind of sweet is not good for diabetics. When I eat more than 4 dates, I feel dizzy and spacy. This tell me something.

[@sixpackbinky]

Have you checked your blood sugar? Maybe it’s an allergy.

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

@@sixpackbinky i am not diabetic. I just tell Annette that any kind of sweetness will affect blood sugar. The brain cannot tell the sweetness comes from STEVIA, monk fruit, dates or table sugar etc... If the tongue taste sweet, it will send the signal to the brain. And the brain will send signal to the pancreas to secrete insulin, no matter what kind of sweet it is. Thanks.

[@ColoringGoatlover913]

Just a thought.....you may have candida problems. I also can experience that with different sweet fruits. I have a confirmed candida problem. Sadly is was years ago from over prescription of antibiotics. Even though I can control it with a low carb diet I usually comes back if I start eating sweet fruit again. I monitored my own blood sugar for a year to make sure I wasn't diabetic and I wasn't. So you might think about that.

[@vallilorenzi7064]

I just started using dates in my morning smoothie instead of agave syrup. They surprisingly taste the same as sugar with no blood sugar spike. I’m glad I found a healthier sweetener and thank you Annette for confirming the health benefits! 🙂

[@archielang7427]

I like dates, but its not for those reversing diabetes. Once your glucose goes back to normal, eat these beauties as a sweetner.

[@TheBiblicalNutritionist]

Thanks for watching @archielang7427! 👩🏼‍🌾

[@sixpackbinky]

How do we use dates?

[@eo4wellness]

There are a lot of recipes online which include dates as the only sweetener in the recipe. Great chopped up in breakfast cookies. Great in all kinds of things. Add to a trail mix of nuts and coconut flakes. Yum!

[@temiladeadams9927]

I add it to my green smoothie.