5 Benefits of Dates Food

When you think of dates, you might picture a sticky, sweet treat tucked into a festive dessert. 

Cultivated for thousands of years in the Middle East and North Africa, this ancient fruit is more than just a natural candy. 

They are packed with nutrients and offer impressive health perks worth adding to your everyday diet. That is why we have incorporated chopped dates and date syrup into many of our products.

The Power Of Dates

Let's take a look so you can see for yourself: 

1. Dates Are Natural Energy Boosters

Dates are rich in natural sugars like glucose, fructose and sucrose. Eating just a couple can give you a quick energy kick. The perfect option to combat an afternoon slump or a pre-workout snack.

2. They Are Packed With Fibre

One of the biggest benefits is their fibre content. Fibre can support healthy digestion, help prevent constipation and keeps you feeling full longer. This makes them a smart option for anyone watching their weight or managing blood sugar levels, like diabetics.

3. Dates Provide Important Minerals for Bone Health

This feisty fruit contains minerals like phosphorus, calcium and magnesium which are needed for the maintenance of normal bones as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

4. They Provide Nutrients That Support Overall Health

Dates contain natural compounds, including antioxidants, that help protect cells from oxidative stress. Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet that includes antioxidant-rich foods supports overall wellbeing, including normal cognitive function.

5. Dates Are Naturally Sweet & Versatile

In addition to their health benefits, they are also delicious! They can be blended into smoothies, stuffed with nuts, added to salads or enjoyed on their own. They’re also a great natural sweetener in baking.

 

Our Date Fuelled Food

Dates may be small, but they’re mighty when it comes to nutrition. If you want to reap the benefits of the but don't fancy just chewing on one, we have the answer!

Date-Sweetened Granola

If you love fruits, nuts and granola, then our Date & Walnut Granola mix could be a good option for you. We’ve blended gluten-free oats with delicate spices and packed it full of chopped juicy dates and omega-3-rich walnuts. 

This amazing mix is also available as a granola bar. Treat yourself to 6, 12 or even 18 bars, ensuring you always have a healthy snack available on the go.

We also use the natural sweetness of date syrup in many of our other granola mixes as an alternative to sugar, including our award-winning Suffolk Crunch. 

Let's tell you why we love this syrup and why we love baking with it:

• It's Rich In Nutrients: Unlike processed syrups, date syrup retains some of the original fruit’s vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants.
  
  
• It's Low on The Glycemic Index: It doesn’t spike blood sugar the way white sugar does, making it a better option for stable energy.
  
  
• No Additives Needed: It’s made from just one ingredient meaning no added chemicals or preservatives.
  
  
• It Has A Deep & Complex Flavour: Date syrup has a rich, caramel-like taste with hints of molasses. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into yoghurt or sweetening baked goods naturally, like we do.
  
  

We also use this amazing fruit to make our tasty and nutritious GoGo Bites.

 

GoGo Bites Snacks - Made with 60% Dates 

At the heart of every GoGo Bite is the power of dates. Up to a whopping 60% of each bite is made from this naturally sweet superfruit! That means you’re getting the perfect balance of taste and nutrition in every mouthful.

Why does this matter? Because dates don’t just taste amazing, they are amazing. Their rich, caramel-like flavour means we don’t need to add refined sugars, and their fibre, antioxidants and natural energy make them the ultimate guilt-free indulgence anyone can enjoy.

Whether you’re reaching for:

• The Almond Salted crunch,
  
• The nostalgic Cherry Bakewell,
  
• A rich Chocolate Nut Brownie,
  
• Zesty Chocolate Orange,
  
• Bold Coffee Walnut, or
  
• The classic combo of Peanut Choc Chip…

…each handcrafted bite is powered only by natural ingredients and no fillers.

 

Health References

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34258626/  
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8066206/ 
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8175999/
• https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168191/nutrients