Power Food: D is for Dates

Written by Carly Greene

dates- Dates are delicious and sweet. And as far as the human mind has existed so have dates.

Thousands of years ago dates were cultivated in Northern Africa and the Middle East. They are found on date palm trees. Dates can be used in variety of dishes. They can create desserts and savory dishes.

Dates can be harvested at full size when it is crunchy or later when it is soft yet ripe. Dates are sundried and the harvested. Dates can be eaten fresh or after being preserved.

Dates are rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium. Vitamins A and B are also available in dates.

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