Utilizing dates for diet may not be popular in Indonesia. In fact, this fruit has been widely used as part of the diet in the Middle East for a long time. You may think that high-sugar fruits like dates are not suitable for inclusion in your diet, but that assumption is not entirely true.

The date diet is thought to help you lose weight without reducing your sugar intake. This fruit is also considered useful in helping to improve the body's immune system during a diet. To find out more clearly about dates for the diet, here is an explanation that you can see.

Date Benefits

The benefits of dates for the diet can not be separated from the relatively high nutritional content. Dates that are generally widely packaged and sold are Medjool dates which are dense in nutrients.


  • Calories: 110
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Carbohydrates: 31 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Sugar: 27 grams

You can also get other important nutrients, such as selenium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and copper, through the date diet. In addition, dates are a source of phytonutrients that have the potential to bring a number of benefits to the body.

Dates are a rich source of protein and fiber. Although this fruit has a high number of calories, most of it comes only from carbohydrates and not fat. If you eat fresh (undried) dates, the calorie count can be even less.


Benefits of dates for diet

The date diet can provide several benefits for those of you who want to lose weight healthily. Here are some of the potential benefits that you can get.


1. Makes you full longer

Dates have a lot of fiber and protein content. Consumption of dates for the diet is considered beneficial in increasing metabolism and making you feel full longer. In addition, dates can also prevent hunger and help maintain a healthy weight.


2. Reduce hunger and cravings for sweet food

The natural sweetness of dates can help satisfy hunger and reduce cravings for sweets. This fruit is a healthy natural sweetener so it can replace sugar or other artificial sweeteners that can be bad for health.


3. Help prevent various diseases

Diet dates are considered beneficial because this fruit contains several types of antioxidants and lots of unsaturated fatty acids. This content makes this fruit healthier and has the potential to help prevent heart disease and cancer.

Consumption of dates for the diet is also thought to help reduce inflammation, a condition often associated with obesity and diabetes.

Other benefits of dates

  • Boost the body's immune system
  • Prevent DNA damage
  • Improve hormone regulation
  • Help control blood sugar
  • Potentially lowers blood pressure
  • Increase metabolism
  • Prevent fatigue and lethargy
  • Reduces Alzheimer's symptoms.


Many experts recommend consuming 4-6 dates every day. You can consume it in the morning and evening with black coffee or green tea.