Dates are the fruit of the date palm cultivated in many tropical regions of the world. Dates are a good source of vitamin B6 (which is involved in the production of red blood cells and the regulation of nerve function) and they contain folic acid. Dates have excellent nutritional properties. They also contain minerals such as potassium (which helps regulate blood pressure) and manganese (which helps regulate brain and nerve function).
Dates contain dietary fiber, which is important for gut health.