Ajwa DatesAjwa Dates SHORT DESCRIPTION Al Ajwa Dates are rich in healthy fiber, minerals and vitamins. Dates contain soluble fiber (it draws water into the digestive tract) and can be a constipation relief. Dates are a source of iron and can help prevent anemia. They contain magnesium, manganese and selenium. BENEFITS 1. Ajwa dates for cardiac health Heart attack is becoming increasingly commonplace these days. Regular consumption of Ajwa dates prevents

Ajwa Dates

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Al Ajwa Dates are rich in healthy fiber, minerals and vitamins. Dates contain soluble fiber (it draws water into the digestive tract) and can be a constipation relief. Dates are a source of iron and can help prevent anemia. They contain magnesium, manganese and selenium.

BENEFITS

1. Ajwa dates for cardiac health

 Heart attack is becoming increasingly commonplace these days. Regular consumption of Ajwa dates prevents constriction of blood vessels, strengthens the heart as well as improves cardiac functioning. Here’s a recipe: Take 250 ml of skimmed milk and mix cooked oats. Then add ¼ tsp cinnamon powder and 7 Ajwa dates. Let it cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Eat this dish during breakfast. Interestingly, as per an authentic narration (Hadith in Abu Dawood), Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised a physician to give Ajwa dates with its seeds in the form of a paste to one of his companions who was suffering from cardiac problem.

 2. Ajwa dates for Diabetes

 People who are suffering from Diabetes should make a habit of taking 3 Ajwa dates in the morning and 4 pieces in the evening. This will not only help provide strength and energy but also keep you safe from the complications that arise out of Diabetes. Remember: Do not forget to continue taking your prescribed diabetic medicines. While people below 50 years of age should keep Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) below 110 mg/dl and Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) under 150 mg/dl, people aged above 50 years should keep FBS below 120 mg/dl and PPBS under 180 mg/dl. 

 3. Ajwa dates for vigour and vitality

 Taking Ajwa Dates with milk on a regular basis prevents from sexual debilities. It also helps increase sperm count and motility.  

 4. Ajwa dates for immunity

 Ajwa dates serve as an excellent source of antioxidants. Selenium and other vital nutrients present in it prevent cancer. While weakened immunity is a cause for various ailments, hyperactive immunity on the other hand leads to autoimmune disorders. Regularly consuming Ajwa dates aids the body to correct the functioning of immune system.

 5. Ajwa Dates for anxiety and depression

 Consumption of Ajwa dates on a regular basis is found to be highly effective in combating anxiety and depression. Moreover, according to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Ajwa Dates are highly beneficial in treating vertigo and madness (Hadith in Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn e Maja, Jazbul Quloob). Take 250 ml of skimmed milk and add 5 pieces of small cardamom along with 7 Ajwa dates. Let it cook in medium flame for 5 minutes. Take this mixture at bedtime for a period of 3 months.