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By Manasvi Jain

Published Jan 02, 2023

5 health benefits of soaked dates

Apart from being sweet and tasty, dates are healthy too! To get the maximum benefit out of them, soak them overnight and consume them the following day.

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Good for Heart Health

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Soaked dates are great for weak hearts. Overnight-soaked dates reduce heart strokes and other heart-related diseases.

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Treat Constipation

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Dates are high in fiber, making them beneficial for preventing constipation. The laxative nature of the dates helps cure common constipation problems.

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Prevent Chronic Illnesses

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Antioxidants present in it can prevent illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Dates are helpful for lowering inflammatory markers, such as interleukin 6 (IL-6), in the brain.

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Strengthen Bones

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Khajoor is a nutritive food which contains phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium which prevent bone-related conditions like osteoporosis.

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Great for Diabetics

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Dates have a low glycemic index (GI) which makes them great for diabetics. Having 2 soaked dates per day will be great for the health of diabetics.

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