Why Dates are used to break the Fast?

 

Dates are used in every season however, have you ever wondered why dates are especially used during the Ramadan to break the fast?

If yes, here are some important reasons to be used them frequently for breaking the fast:

1: Rich source of energy

In Ayurveda, these are considered the energy providing food as dates are rich source of sugars or carbohydrates. Dates will constantly provide you with the energy and help you keep going for hours. Apart from this, dates also contain dietary fibers, proteins, minerals, salts and variety of vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2 and C. So, no doubt this should be the first food to eat after long hours of fasting.

2. Help to avoid the digestive problems

A month long fasting can bring pressure on the stomach and create the digestive problems therefore, careful choice of food is essential during this time period. Dates are perfect during fasting as these are the rich source of soluble fibers that help to maintain the integrity of digestive system and avoid the problems like constipation. However, as we know that excess of everything is bad therefore, take no more than 3 dates per day.

Moreover, long hours of fasting can create stomach acidity and as the dates are alkaline in nature so, they can solve the problem of acidity.

                                

3. Dates give the feeling of fullness

Dates contain unsaturated fatty acids and proteins. Proteins are digested slowly therefore, can be a preferred food source during the fasting. Due to this reason, dates slowly release energy into the body and create the sense of fullness.

4. Boost the immunity

Strong immune system helps to fight against the infections not only during fasting but throughout the year. Dates help to boost the immunity because of the beta-glucan content. In addition, dates have anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties and contain the phenolic compounds that are good to prevent and treat cancer.

Therefore, must try to eat 2 or 3 dates a day throughout the year, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.