People have been eating dates for thousands of years. As one of the sweetest fruits, dates have several health benefits. Dates are packed with several essential nutrients, a boost of energy, and fiber.

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Atkinson, F. S., Foster-Powell, K., and Brand-Miller, J. C. – 2008 International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Loads. Diabetes Care 31:2281-2283

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Unpublished laboratory results, Silliker Laboratories

Unpublished laboratory results, Complete Phytochemical Solutions LLC