Background: Date fruits can be consumed at different stages of maturity and thus might vary in glycemic response. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the nutritional composition, glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) values of dried Bisr (mature unripe) and Tamr (mature ripe) dates....
You see, dates aren’t just high on the glycemic index and high in total sugar (two big no-no’s for weight control and wellness), they are also very high infructose– a type of sugar that can be especially damaging to your health. Researchers found that people consuming fructose (as ...
Medjool dates nutrition is very similar to regular dates. Both are rich sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also both contain significant amounts of natural sugar, but sincethey are lowon theglycemic indexthey don’t affect blood sugar levels like refined sugars. ...
OBJECTIVES Dates are consumed worldwide and are a dietary staple for many Arabic people. The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus is high in many developing communities, including many Arabic communities. The consumption of low glycemic index diets has been shown to have benefits for glycemic and...