Dates are an ancients natural product which every culture has been using from time immemorial.dates are one seed fruit of Phoenix dactylifera a tree of the palm family.though usually they very much shape ,size,colour,quality,and consistency of flesh according to the conditions of their culture.Dates grow very well in desert regions as they require plenty of heat and little water.it look like coconut tree. Good quality dates are fleshy but not moist.The moist ones are usually too soft and slightly yellowish .While buying dates care has to be taken to buy good ones free from dust,flies too infest the openly sold ones.Nowadays good ones packed neatly in packets are available in markets. DATES -are specially recommended for pregnant woman.as it is said to be good for anaemia. There is a strong believe in many culture including India.,that taken during pregnancy dates improve lactation and also the child complexion.Infants are given this at the time of teething to inculcate the bitting...
Food is Medicine! Medicine is food !