Dates are highly recommended to be consumed when breaking the fast.
JAKARTA – When breaking fast, it is recommended to eat dates, following the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. No wonder, if during the holy month of Ramadan there are many dates which are sold both in supermarkets and on the roadside. It turns out that in its development, after dates further researched, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Data Central, dates are high in carbohydrates, and contain protein, fat, fiber, as well as various vitamins and minerals.
Dates are high in carbohydrates, namely glucose, fructose, and sucrose which are a source of energy for the body during a 14-hour fast. The high glucose and fructose content in dates is a form of simple sugar that can be quickly used by the body as a source of energy.
While International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, reported Saturday (23/4/2022), that dates are rich in nutrients that can be consumed to help restore energy lost during fasting, both at dawn and iftar. In a date with a weight of 24 grams, on average, it contains 66 calories and 16 grams of sugar, and contains a low glycemic index, which is less than 55.
The glycemic index is the rate at which carbohydrates in food can increase blood sugar levels after eating. It’s just that people with diabetes are reminded to limit themselves to consuming one to two dates per day.
Moreover, this fruit from the Arabian Peninsula is a fruit that is high in sugar content. Meanwhile, those who experience digestive disorders, it is recommended to eat dates that contain high fiber which is good for health, because it can maintain the balance of microflora in the intestine.
The fiber found in dates is soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber content can help reduce cholesterol absorption.
The insoluble fiber in dates can attract water to the stool, making it softer and more volume, so that digestive function becomes smooth. By eating three to five dates can meet 20 percent of daily fiber needs.
Dates also contain various vitamins and minerals, namely vitamin A, vitamin B complex such as vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and potassium. The high potassium content in dates is good for consumption in people with high blood pressure. Dates also contain bioactive substances such as polyphenols (phenolic acids and flavonoids), and carotenoids which act as antioxidants, can increase endurance, and are good for heart health.
source: Between
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