Handfuls of dates not only make a nice yummy snack, but also benefit you with various nutrients present in it. Dates are fruits of Date Palm tree, whose botanical name is Phoenix dactylifera. Though the origin of cultivation of this tree is not clear, the desert regions of Africa are considered to be its native. These fruits are dark brown in color with a seed inside them and are sweet to taste. They are consumed either as snacks or as ingredients of desert recipes. These dates have been part of the meals consumed in Middle East countries for quite a long period of time. Let us take a look at dates nutrition facts.
