Brown Dates

Dates grow in large clusters which hang from the top of these palm trees. As they ripen, their skins turn brown and wrinkle as more and more moisture leaves the fruit. This is when they are usually harvested by hand, either by someone climbing up the palm or using a mechanical lift.

Health benefits of dates may include:

• Rich in antioxidants
• High in fibre, so supports gut health
• Contains magnesium and calcium
• Help facilitate a natural birth
• Date syrup is a lower-GI sweetener