Details
Details:
Ajwa dates are a soft, luscious and fruity date variety, with a fine texture, from Saudi Arabia. They are cultivated in Madina Tayyiba. In fact, Ajwa dates are the most famous variety of dates from this region and for very good reasons, as you will see below.
The dried Ajwa date is a very dark brown, almost black in colour, rich in many nutrients. It remains quite soft and juicy and also retains its sweet, fruity flavour. These are some of the reasons that Ajwa dates are most sought after around the world.
Properties:
But the taste is not the only benefit you get from Ajwa dates. Ajwa dates are packed with nutrients and can even be thought of as a powerpack of nutrients. For its size, it contains a lot of beneficial nutrients and vitamins.
As far as vitamins, they are literally packed with vitamins A, B6, C, E and K. They also contain carotenoids which are part of the vitamin A family and great for eyesight. Other vitamins contained include folate, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin.
Ajwa dates contain calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosophorus, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium. Now it is easy to see why travellers in the desert used to sustain themselves on dates and water alone, sometimes.
Benefits:
- Improves Digestive Health, Relieves Constipation
- Boosts Heart Health
- Anti-Inflammatory 6
- Reduced Blood Pressure
- Reduced Stroke Risk
- A Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery
- Boosting Brain Health
- Bone Health and Strength
- Intestinal Disorders
- Energy Booster
- Maintaining healthy weight
- Nervous System Health
- Prevents anemia
- Helps good intestinal functioning