The date fruit is an essential part of Ramadan and is historically linked to the Islamic culture. It is believed before offering his Maghrib prayers, the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) used to break his fast by eating some dates.
If ripe dates were not available, he substituted them with some dried grapes. When they too were not available, he had a few sips of water. Today it is used by Muslims to end the daily fast during Ramadan.
Science has shown that dates are an essential part of a healthy diet, as they contain sugar, fat and proteins as well as important vitamins and are also rich in natural fibre. It is reported that a serving of power-packed dates contains 31gms of carbohydrates, making them a powerhouse of energy.
Carbohydrates include 3gms of dietary fibre and 29gms of naturally occurring sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose to provide quick energy and are readily used by the body. Dates are a perfect energy-boosting snack.
