Dates Are Amazing & Why YOU Should Eat Them

[@Simnettnutrition]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to correct myself! In the video I said dates have more protein per calorie than many other fruits, but what I meant to say was PER GRAM! Sorry for the confusion!

[@Daren_PNW]

Thanks dude!

[@jothidas369]

Sir, please make a detailed video on protein intake to build muscle or lose fat scientifically.

[@miekekuppen9275]

Could that be because they´re dried and therefore concentrated? How would they compare to other dried fruits?

[@annecoley1233]

Thanks Derek, I'm loving these videos about the benefits of certain foods, very interesting ☺ 🌱

[@natepb5426]

One tip everyone needs to know before eating a date. Cut/open lengthwise, remove pit, and INSPECT the inside. Some dates have an ant/small insect inside. Make sure to clean the inside before eating the date. Also, Sukkary means 'sugary;' this is the name of that specific kind because it's so sweet (as if date isn't sweet as is lol).

[@ritaalfalah1272]

To me Fresh dates taste sweeter than the dried ones. I am originally from Iraq and we had a date tree in our backyard lol

[@Phitzee]

me too! But which ones?

[@tallmantoo]

That must of been awesome!

[@Simnettnutrition]

amazing. I have never tried a fresh date before!

[@ritaalfalah1272]

Phitzee not sure tbh I was a kid back then, but in Iraq Barhee dates are the most common so it could be that one.

[@ritaalfalah1272]

Simnett Nutrition I think you can find fresh dates in California, maybe on your next trip to the US you’ll get to try it!

[@bahar1082]

He's probably my favourite nutritionist he talks about history, culture and food so respectfully and knowledge. I just love it

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you for sure a kind comment!

[@eliseerickson5994]

A good date recipe!: Blend up soaked dates with water until it has a maple-syrup texture. Mix it into some oats (and nuts and seeds if you want) and bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. Healthy homemade granola!!!

[@Mel-os3ld]

What a fantastic idea.. brilliant... I’m on that today ❤️👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@Mel-os3ld]

Great for a breakfast bar... I don’t like milk yuk, don’t like alternatives, breakfast bars in shops not great and hidden extras added.. just have to make a good batch .. thank you

[@yellowdayz1800]

Except for granola needs to be cooked longer than most know in order for it not to be hard to digest. And if you do not get the organic oatmeal, you only get round up in your oatmeal... Which is very unhealthy. Organic oats have less round up spray.. Rinse before cooking and cook one hour.

[@safiamohamud9263]

Brilliant idea ❤❤❤

[@badatthese]

Thank you for this!

[@denisessecretgarden800]

You need to try the date with peanut butter, walnuts on top, and cinnamon !!!!! Just made that combo the other day and it’s AMAZiNG!!!!!!

[@victoriaarreola7316]

I actually stop sugar, bread, coffee, dairy and 0 gluten, my only way when I am really really craving sugar, I have 2 dates and that's it! heart and soul are happy! Thank you so so much for sharing!

[@Evan-t1b]

trying this too, messed up this week. Weight is fine but I was hard on my body when young and feeling it now. When I keep inflammation down through diet I am good.Just a thought, sour dough bread IS GOOD FOR YOU! That is the bread Jesus ate and the bible spoke of. The longest living cultures eat a lot of sour dough.

[@billigmad3720]

45 years old and from Denmark. I had never tasted a date before watching several of your videos. Bought a box today and just had 4 of them. Yum yum :) They really are candy.

[@samboriboun2213]

Wow

[@leeillman4983]

Cut them into pieces and add mixed nuts

[@michelledupuis123]

I love eating them frozen 😋

[@Hippy2021]

@@leeillman4983 yep, very good idea. I do everyday with nuts and dark 90 % chocolate. Delicious 😋

[@muzamilshah7824]

try to eat the persian or ajwadates, or maybe the majdoul dates, they will be a real treat.

[@laurakissthechef4674]

Today I bought fresh mazafati dates from the Turkish supermarket in our area and it is the most delicious fruit I've ever tasted! Seriously, they are like baklava soaked in sugar syrup and flavoured with rose water, I can't believe nature produces something so sweet, creamy, and perfumed.

[@gold_mars]

Hi i am from Egypt and i had many dates palmtrees in my school xD also i have a friend who comes from the desert part of Egypt ..his grandfather tells stories about the time when people could survive for weeks only on dates and camal milk "because other food supply have to come from the Nile Vally and the roads and preserving tech weren't that advanced"

[@aliahraha5804]

Question, how to preserve them for long time?

[@rezaphoto]

I went to a date festival in Qatar. I never knew there were so many varieties. I've also never tasted anything as good in my life as a fresh date.

[@Phitzee]

These dates are the only dates I'm currently having 😂

[@bosnianphysique8207]

Phitzee hahah

[@Phitzee]

@@bosnianphysique8207 haha!

[@Phitzee]

@Nicky J at least im not the only one 😂 no complaints either haha

[@RazzleDazzleVegan]

Omg, hahahaha

[@Ranee1866]

🤗😝

[@connielelouis3316]

I always enjoy your ideas. I started eating dates more consistently after watching your videos. The way I use them most is I make a date paste by soaking dates overnight (450 grams pitted dates to 3/4 cup water) in a pint mason jar. The next morning I dump the soaked dates and water into a vitamix with 1 T vanilla extract, and purée until smooth. I keep the date paste in the fridge and use a heaping T in my oatmeal, with ground flax, ground chia, homemade macadamia cashew butter, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk. OMG, so amazing.

[@syedabood6892]

Just in time for Ramadan, starting May 5th or 6th! We always have dates on hand during this time of year.

[@Simnettnutrition]

YEs I read it is very popular to break the fast with

[@Fatima-fq9gr]

Good info he gave.

[@gbskardu1349]

@@Simnettnutrition Yes, it was one of prophet Muhammeds(PBUH) favourites.

[@carmaela2689]

Nature is just amazing. Everything we need is provided for us. ❤

[@Enes-wj5xq]

The One who created the nature is THE amazing.

[@humanbeing-re9hu]

@@Enes-wj5xq Exactly, I can't fathom how people think that nature has brain, when the most obvious is the perfect design of everything for the continuation of life on earth.

[@tallmantoo]

Never ate dates until I started eating plant based. They are so delicious. I can't convince my adult kids to eat them yet they eat sugary stuff and candy. Like you mentioned its like natures candy. Love dates in salads as mentioned! One of the local burger(plant based) joints serves an arugula salad with dates. Its so tasty. Thanks for such an informative vid! Keep them coming. This one was awesome!

[@wparo]

What an amazing guy. Very well put together video and passionate presenter. I never liked dates more

[@dannnnnqwerty]

My favorite way to eat dates is...daily. I had absolutely no regrets walking out of the store with my 11 lb box of dates. My wife was not surprised at all. I have been watching for a couple of years now. You are a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for spreading the good vibes!!

[@John13verse35]

Your enthusiasm about food is contagious!

[@arosmtangel]

I LOVE dates right out of the package but adding almonds or cashews really is delicious! Some suggestions for your amazing foods series: flax, chia, quinoa, berries, mushrooms, grains like farro, freekeh, millet etc... I can't wait to see what you do next, I'm loving this series & your other videos!

[@jessieheartart]

Fun fact: dates Plus peanuts Plus some gooey Chocolate - tastes exactly like snickers. incredible! I just started falling in love with dates, wow.

[@dickinsontanner]

If there's anything a single vegan could use, it's a date.

[@Simnettnutrition]

;)

[@flashinthepan3273]

LOL I see what you did there..

[@mohommedameenahmed2099]

Desert vegan

[@jeremywolf9472]

I was going to write the same 🤣

[@she_surrendered]

😄🙌🏾

[@Merlin1955UK]

Lived in Egypt for years and visited many times - Breaking the fast in Ramadan with fresh juicy dates is a gastronomic delight. Back in the UK and it's the dried variety which is a shame but they are still delicious!

[@megamale1000]

I blend my dates with nuts and seeds in a blender and use them as a study snack

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

Oooooh great idea,I should try that it sounds really tasty :)

[@suzitucker8984]

Can you share the proportions you use?

[@mrshickadance6815]

Jomale Collier alright patrick bateman.

[@martok2008]

@@mrshickadance6815 Let's see Paul Allen's card

[@erikrivera1932]

Not great if your goal is weight maintenance or weight loss...

[@judith1111100]

I'm from the Coachella valley/palm springs, love all the date varieties our 2 local establishments provide. From date shakes, Baked goods to assorted gift boxes.

[@naomi3kids1]

This is excellent! Thank you for this! Why are people giving these videos a thumbs down? Rude!!! Thank you so much for these videos!

[@doern92]

OMG yes!! Dates with Peanut butter! Thanks for the reminder, I used to eat that a lot and I haven't been feeling like eating any kind of food lately (too stressed due to my masters thesis), but Im totally psyched for dates with peanut butter now! And dates with celery? sounds interesting, definitely gonna try that tomorrow :)

[@ScarecrOmega]

I have always loved dates originating from date squares and make it several times a year. I have also switched from using honey to date syrup, very versatile and healthy food.

[@gladyssantapau-nd1ng]

I love dates with a pure cacao bar. So delicious and nutritious!

[@kbel4872]

"if you're lookin' for a cheap date..." LOL

[@sharonwright7932]

K Bel ha ha....good luck with that! You won’t find either version of a “cheap date” in Montreal.

[@frankglover1619]

(K Bel) Good clean joke, thought it was hilarious

[@mohommedameenahmed2099]

Osw2

[@lyricgirl45]

He is the best he really knows what he’s talking about we’ve been following him for years ❤❤❤

[@RuBen-sp1zr]

I eat dates everyday. Love them with my morning oats! I also use them to sweeten sauces, like your tahini sauce or another one in which I blend cashews, nutritional yeast, soya milk and dates. This cashews sauce is delicious to eat with pasta or with tempeh 😋💚

[@John-iq4cj]

Dates and pecan nuts eaten together are amazing! 🤩

[@taguardian]

Fresh dates will blow your mind, they are crispy and sweet, light caramel flavour

[@Herdivinestory]

Omg I love you!!! I just found your page I’m a fellow nutritionist and I LOVE this idea!!! Making nutrition and understanding of our magical foods so practical Thank you!!!! :)

[@alexpicchi3085]

The Costco medjool dates are my favorite! Absolutely irresistible with almond butter for sure. Great video!

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Alex Picchi Costco medjool dates are deadly! That’s where I get mine as well!

[@sarahmm1767]

I always eat mine with almond butter 🥰 so delicious! I eat the honey dates and just dip them in the almond butter, yummy! Can't wait to try bacon wrapped dates as well 🤯

[@KrystelDallas]

Love dates! My mom always makes date paste (blend pitted medjool dates with as much hot water as needed to reach desired consistency) and uses it in place of jam on sandwiches with a variety of nut/seed butters!

[@diminishingerica8733]

I got to try fresh dates at an Indian market in Oklahoma City about 10 years ago. They were crazy good! They were green, the texture was a bit like an apple but more dense, and they were sweet, sweet, sweet. I haven't been able to find them since but I sure wish I could!

[@SiriusStarGazer]

I love the recipes of the celery and cucumber date salad. I was drooling because I eat a lot of cucumbers. Must try it when breaking my fast!

[@slayxyourxday]

for angone trying the dates with peanut butter, i highly reccomend putting some cacao nibs in the peanut butter! hapy eating everyone!

[@csd3384]

Yes!

[@arwa1452]

Dates is my favorite fruit. I eat about 20 a day. If you have the chance to visit one of the Middle Eastern countries then try as much dates as possible!! It’s the best and there are so many types each with a different taste. There’s also the unripe dates. They’re ‘crunchy’ and not as soft nor as sweet but sooo good as well !

[@eliasr.544]

Dates are definitely one of my favorite fruits - especially the Medjool ones ! In my area, we have access to fresh dates but I personally prefer them dry. :)

[@uellamckenney1680]

Thru a date company years ago, I learned of bread dates! My kids loved them! Nomads carried them in their pockets to carry for snacks. Not sticky at all!

[@vegansoul3083]

I'm really enjoying these amazing food series videos! I

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

Yes! What a great idea to select a single food and discuss it. I learned some interesting facts here, and most importantly felt better about using dates. Looking forward to the others in this series.

[@martinapanholzer2501]

A few months ago I lost a tooth because there were parts of the pit in a bar made of dates 😣 but I'm still obsessed with them 😍 thank you for making a video about my favourite treat and thank you for all of your high quality content! 😊

[@hmp5952]

For the last year I have been going through a HUGE spiritual transformation. One of the trickiest things has been to follow the diet that my body is telling me to ingest (vegan). Your channel has been a wonderful eye opener for me while also easing the tension of fully going through with it. Thank you so much and keep em' coming!

[@oro881]

Go VEGAN and NO BODY gets hurt !

[@NoSmoke1]

Did you fully commit yet

[@zankom417]

Your body wants you to ingest meat

[@bellenesatan]

​@@zankom417Your body wants you to impose your beliefs on others so you feel less guilty about your shortcomings. Do its bidding, animal.

[@rebeccadonahue2072]

I add dates into my oatmeal every morning 😍😍 and please do oats next

[@bobgunner3086]

Oats rock! Go steel cut or go home!

[@rebeccadonahue2072]

Bob Gunner 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@RJ-dw4jw]

@@bobgunner3086 Steel cut? Thats cute, try soaked raw sprouted groats.

[@bobgunner3086]

@@RJ-dw4jw that sounds awesome. Where can you get fresh raw oats?

[@RJ-dw4jw]

@@bobgunner3086 Bulk Barn, they usually have them organic as well

[@niranjanselvamperumal3397]

Very nice explanation about Date fruit, benefits of it should be known by everyone .

[@vtinecali]

This one was especially funny, you crack me up 😂 I’d love to see a vid on -SEEDS-

[@karenpowell5798]

I love Medjool Dates! I went to Israel in 1996, and their dates were large & had the BEST taste. But I still love them here in the US, and have bought loads of dates over the years. Love your new ideas! Thanks so much!

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

Dates and shredded coconut thrown in the food processor and make small energy balls or logs for bike rides or hiking.👌

[@Senza_1]

Plant Powered Health feed me some dates and coconut and I’ll make you some nice logs

[@FHangya]

Dude I liked your channel before, but now I officially started to love it. So honest, so funny :D Keep it going! :)

[@cassandrarigney266]

Just went and tried dates with peanut butter, sooo good! Great easy little pick me up snack!

[@Simnettnutrition]

The best! Great pre workout too :)

[@Sadde83]

Last Christmas I made dates filled with hazelnut and then covered in dark chocolate, a much appreciated treat. I also use some date syrup, I guess it is not as healthy since all the fiber probably is removed. But it works when I want to make a sauce and don't have or want to use a blender.

[@jaleenjong2042]

I got some fresh/hard dates from Santa Monica farmers' market a few years ago. The vendor told me the fresh/hard dates would become soft and eatable in about 2 weeks. I brought the "branches* with dates on them home and waited about 18 days before the dates ripened and became the soft sweet dates like the ones I generally got in the store.

[@aadyae]

It is always fun watching you. You are very informative. Thanks so much.

[@mindlesskittles]

Because of you I decided to become vegan. I was a vegetarian and I wanted to go vegan but I was intimidated until you showed me how easy it is. Thank you. :)

[@ruthauma4700]

Fresh dates are to die for!I never had fresh ones till I started living here in the GCC Before they turn,They are so so crunchy!🤤 Then right after the color changes right from the trees are soooo soft🤤

[@vegmex4124]

Dates with sweet potatoes and raw pecans are my favorite combo. Also, dates with oatmeal and pb are my fave. Or almonds butter. I try to watch my date intake bc of my poor teeth . Lol

[@Danmunshaw]

I’m a indoor rock climber been checking your videos a lot lately , realized I wasn’t subscribed , I now am and wanted to note your super consistent and factual . Thanks for the great content and I look forward to following yeah for a long time 🤝

[@melrox8809]

I'm really enjoying this series. I like to have dates on toast with tofutti cream cheese & cinnamon on top 😋

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Mel Rox this sounds deadly... I might try it haha

[@briannehill7583]

I chop them up into tiny pieces and use them in my cocoyo, with berries, hemp, maca, and coconut, and kiwis skin on

[@M69-m9b]

I always have dates with peanut butter it’s good for breakfast and you can have black coffee with it. it’s very helpful for vegans and people who have diet❤️

[@anamnesiser]

Dis-sease is caused by acidic foods causing mucus and blockages. Fruits are easy to digest and alkalinizing to the body. However diabetics often need to be treated with fasting before fruiting so that basic systems can begin to recover. Think of fasting like a cast for a broken bone, only after the bone is set can gentle excercise (eating a fresh fruit diet help) This all can often trigger detox. The path back to true health is a journey and not always fun. But oh wow it is worth it.

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

Great video thank you! I love putting dates chopped up in my cereal, for e.g cornflakes, with chopped up dates, and some fresh strawberries, its very tasty, healthy, and easy to do.

[@rolltrollroll]

Here is one from you'll love: - 1 cup of cashews - 1 cup of dates - 1/2 cup of veg milk - 1/2 of carob powder MIX and you are welcome

[@shaunboyle5479]

Love this vid bro. You always give practical examples without being too fancy. We all aren't pro chefs so it is helpful man. Keep growing man!

[@doherpa]

I’ve recently started liking (loving!) dates. The trouble for me is I find it difficult to eat just a serving or two in one sitting… I tend to eat 10-20 of them at a time. I know it’s better to binge on dates than Doritos or ice cream, but 😬.

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

LOL. You make a habit of binging on anything, you will be 300 lbs in a few years!

[@judyclifford7238]

Try to fill up on less calorie dense foods like whole grains,beans,legumes ,fruit and salads

[@nicihr4675]

put a piece of Date inside a champignon, or in a mix to fill them with, put them on the grill until the mushroom is soft... this is great for bbq, everyone loved it!

[@LoowheezeBreeze]

I've started putting a few dates in my smoothies thanks to your videos...

[@a.p.8149]

I’ve seriously been eating dates with peanut butter nonstop since watching this video... soo amazing

[@SuperMo15]

How is the meditation practice going? Love the video, moving to the island soon and can't wait, much love!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Not great to be honest! I am trying my best though :)

[@peacelovevans101]

Thank you for the holistic history of this awesome food!!! I love learning about all of the aspects of what I’m eating from history to health and nutrition content.

[@NumiNuu]

Dates are amazing!

[@kyleganse4978]

Every since I saw your video with peanut butter and dates on celery. I enjoy that snack all the time! It’s so good

[@jesusfan3151]

A favorite way to have dates: Almost split in half, covering apple wedges= candy apple dates🍏🍎. Also like to freeze Ajwa dates. They are black and small, so after freezing, they are like chewy hard candy. Yummm🍬🍬🍬🍬

[@Simnettnutrition]

Mmm, that is such a great idea!

[@Mialuvsveggies]

WOW! I had no idea that dates needed such a hot climate to grow! Fascinating! Thank you for the education 🙏

[@raisinjeffreys2481]

Derek this series is amazing. Keep them coming!

[@skittless3949]

dates are definitely amazing like you said and so are YOU!!! thanks for posting this! Very informative for a lot of people! fun fact: sukkari dates (sound a lot like sugar), that's where the name comes from . sukar is sugar in arabic :)

[@tylerp657]

I am excited and inspired, thank you for all you do!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Great! That's the idea!

[@jonijohnson7279]

I LOVE these videos....have not see this in depth info on nutritional content on any other channel...awesome!!

[@zacharycain8914]

Should we be mindful of anything when buying? Is organic important? Fair trade? These sound pretty sustainable but wondering if that's true

[@mantant5461]

Zachary Cain still, most of dates are produced in illegaly ocupued by israeli territories of palestine. Always check WHERE it was produced @simnettnutrition

[@elmoomle4565]

@@mantant5461 Propagate biased political narratives much? Oh, never mind...

[@David53D]

@@mantant5461 Who says it's illegal when the land was taken after Israel was invaded and is now held by a very powerful army?

[@mariasophia8707]

I put a date in my green tea for sweetener....it soaks in there for a while then I strain it once the sugar has come out. Great way to not use sugar. Sometimes I make it night before and let it sit so by morning all sugar has released

[@markfleeman]

Thanks so much for these awesome videos. We have learned a lot and they are really entertaining.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks Mark!

[@kareywatson8448]

Took the everlywell home test and coffee showed up as a food sensitivity. Thank you for sharing, very helpful.

[@tobiasbowler160]

Hey man, loving the content, would like to thank you for inspiring me and because of you I have decided to go vegan, currently 2 weeks in and going well, also starting training but slow going. Once again thanks all the way from Swindon england

[@mrshickadance6815]

Tobias Bowler glad to hear! how’d you get on? still vegan?

[@sandratweedale2579]

I eat them every day. Just three but they’re great with everything. My yoghurt nut and blueberry bowl, fresh crudités, some cheese, apple, or any combination, sometimes pepperoni just to brighten up the snacks. Fun to think of new combos

[@darleneyost8146]

Dates are good with apples too..carmel apples

[@elibenson4586]

Derek I’ve loved your content and personality from the early days on! You come off as a passionate and down to Earth guy and I respect your message. While I use a ton of your recipes, I do incorporate fish and meat from a local farm. I appreciate what a lot of guys like Bobby’s Perspective and Drew Morgan are doing too. I’d love to hear you have a discussion with some of these people in that movement.

[@robertgallagher2226]

I just tried the peanut butter thing. DUDE!!

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Robert Gallagher haha dooooood

[@FOOTBALLV1DZX1]

Robert Gallagher I agree! DUDE! Those suckers are awesome!!

[@traceybartlam5940]

Robert Gallagher love them with almond butter in but I’ve never tried them with peanut butter - yet 😉

[@KayleighYoung0]

Try adding peanut butter and rolling it in sugar and cooling them in the fridge!

[@Vanessa-bk4nv]

I just bought some perny dates. I've never tried them before, but they are sticky, and super sweet, and like caramel. Went back and bought 4 more packages to stock up on them, because they're amazing. LOVE dates.

[@ImMisterEric]

Along with eating dates whole or halves, I also use Date Syrup. So yummy on oats and salads! :)

[@elliotthedissident6077]

I slice dates up and put them in oatmeal/cereal with nuts and seeds, topped with finely ground ginger or cinnamon. Alternatively I like to dip them in peanut butter for a high calorie snack that's great for energy.

[@joshuacranmore1054]

Great series Derek! Loving the history!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks Sam!

[@joshuacranmore1054]

No for real thank you! I have been vegan for 5 weeks and your videos have helped motivate and inspire me. Thank you, crystal, and cocoa!

[@Cyd1057]

Brilliant series on food! I love this kind of learning. It’s so encouraging to have the info to support WFPB eating. Thanks so much for all you do! (And a big shout out to Crystal!)

[@l-bird]

What did Derek say to the Peanut Butter? "Do you wanna go on a date?" 😍😂💞

[@frankglover1619]

Funny indeed!

[@Satialoves]

Haha

[@miriammanolov9135]

Nice !! I soften them in hot water, chop them into small pieces, add them to carmelized onions, with spices (coriander, curry, cumin, salt and paper, garlic powder, all spice..etc) then add cooked brown lentils and cooked white or brown rice to the mix with some parsley, mix well, and enjoy !

[@nqth5777]

We can live hundreds of years on dates and milk in Saudi Arabia

[@mohamedeldosoky762]

yes its very important and healthy for us in Ramadan after along day of fast we eat it mixed with milk

[@sophia-et6yd]

Eating dates while watching this hahaha 💕😋

[@amritawhitman8112]

A special treat at Christmas time in my family were dates stuffed with oven toasted and then salted almonds. The combination of the sweetness of the date and the salted almond is so delicious!