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Staying healthy and maintaining vitality is about living your best life with energy and confidence to do the things that bring you joy. Whether that's playing tennis, traveling the Mediterranean or tooling around your house, feeling good starts with good food.
If you're preventing a chronic disease or managing one on a regular basis, a nutritious diet can help you be in control of your health. According to the 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines, balance, variety and moderation are key to a healthy diet. Research shows that food is medicine!
A recent 2018 review article in the journal Nutrients finds that a diet including more whole fruit has several health benefits including supporting healthy bowel movement frequency, and long term weight management, lowering risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, decreasing risk for depression and improving bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women.
In addition, a 2020 systematic review in the journal Nutrients indicates a diet high in fruit and vegetables can help support mental health in adults. The review states this may include improved feelings of optimism, self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and happiness.
Natural Delights Medjool dates are a delicious treat that can be a part of a nutritious diet throughout all ages. With sixteen essential nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, they're a delightful way to fuel a fulfilling life.
Beyond potassium and fiber, Medjool dates provide slowly digested carbohydrates to boost your morning walk, workout or swim class or give you a pick-me-up for an afternoon hike or bike ride.
Medjool dates are also a source of antioxidants and a simple, delicious fruit for the whole family.
Adding Medjool dates to your routine doesn't have to be challenging!
Here are several great options for adding natural sweetness and added health benefits with Medjool dates:
Add diced dates to rolled oats or your favorite dry cereal
Enjoy chopped dates in your morning yogurt
Pair whole dates with pistachios or other nuts
Include chopped dates with apples in your salad
Add chopped dates to stuffing or rice pilaf
Dip dates in almond or peanut butter for a quick pick me up
Split dates and add chopped pecans and drizzled chocolate for a delicious treat
Wrap sliced dates in lettuce with grilled shrimp
Stuff dates with blue cheese and drizzle with honey
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
