Since biblical times, dates were to believed to possess profound healing properties, but only now is science catching up to confirm our distant ancestors knew exactly what they were talking about.
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/eating-dates-produces-powerful-health-benefits-religion-and-science-agree-1
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/eating-dates-produces-powerful-health-benefits-religion-and-science-agree-1
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