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Dates: A Super Food with a Fiber Boost

A surprising source of potassium, dates also provide jazz to salads, fruit desserts & make and excellent healthy choice for appetizer trays. Dates are not only beautiful, but naturally sweet. And who doesn't want to tag along with a sweet date?

Other nutrition facts surrounding the Super Food, Dates

- The Date is naturally low in fat.

- The Date is naturally low in calories - about 20 per date.

- The Date is naturally low in sodium.

- Dates are a good source for fiber; coming in at a little under a gram per date.

- Look for dates during the holidays that are sold in bulk in the produce section at your local market.

Serving Suggestion for Dates, The Super Food

Adding Bling With Dates

- Add dates to your favorite quick bread recipe for a healthy boost of fiber. OR, add to the Diet Bites low calorie muffin recipe.

- Add to couscous, wild rice and stuffing.

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