A Doctor Explains What Happens To Your Body When You Eat 2 Dates Every Day: Reduced Inflammation, Improves Digestion, More

Dates are a naturally sweet and chewy fruit with a caramel-like flavor and a tender, slightly sticky texture. Beloved worldwide, they are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and are gaining popularity as a nutritious snack and natural sweetener. Packed with essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, dates can provide numerous health benefits.

Brandon Lewis, a certified functional medicine practitioner, recently shared a viral TikTok explaining the various health benefits of eating just two dates every day. Some of benefits include improvements in digestion, reduced inflammation, and more. Read on to learn all about it!

Lewis notes the high-fiber content of dates, stating that “they help improve digestion and prevent constipation, keeping your gut healthy.” 

“They promote healthy digestion, reduce inflammation,” and are great for kicking those sugar cravings.

Dates can also provide a natural energy boost, unlike other sugary treats that are usually made with refined sugars and other unhealthy additives.

“Packed with natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose, dates provide a quick energy boost,” he explains.

Dates are also known for their anti-inflammatory and heart-protective properties; flavonoids can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

“Dates are loaded with antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid, which help fight inflammation and protect your cells,” Lewis notes.