The delicious date, otherwise known as natures candy, is changing its reputation.
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What Are Dates?
It also has the ability to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels, making it a perfectheart-healthyfood choice.
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Dates contain high levels of manymineralsincluding potassium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and copper.
While all of the varieties offer similar nutritional content, each has a unique flavor profile.
Here are just a few of the most popular dates youll find online and in the grocery store.
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Theyre larger in size and softer than many varieties, as they have a high-moisture content.
These dates are medium-sized and offer a nutty flavor, similar to cashews.
Halawi Dates
Also spelled Halawy or Halaway, this date jot down means sweet in Arabic.
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They have a beautiful golden color and a tasty honey-sweet flavor.
Ajwa Dates
These dates flaunt a mysterious dark color, similar to black licorice.
Theyre often used medicinally in the Middle East and have a rich, chocolate-caramel flavor.
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Dates stuffed with a mild cheese, nuts, or nut butter also make an easy, incredible snack.
Dip them in chocolate for a decadent (but still nutritious) dessert.
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