Do dates cause weight gain?
I love eating dates, especially as a snack or after meals. But I'm also trying to lose some weight, and a friend told me they are very high in calories and can cause weight gain. Should I stop eating them completely?
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7 months ago
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Humare zamaane se hum thand mein khajoor khate aa rahe hain, isse koi motapa nahi aata. Haath pair ke dard mein aaram milta hai aur taqat aati hai. Haan, har cheez niyam se khani chahiye, bas din mein do-teen kaafi hain.
7 months ago
Dates are packed with fiber, potassium, and iron, making them an excellent pre-workout snack. However, they are calorie-dense, so please limit your intake to 2 or 3 per day if you are watching your weight. Excess of even healthy foods can lead to weight gain.
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6 months ago
Dates are naturally sweet and high in calories, so if you eat half a packet while watching TV, you will definitely gain weight. But if you replace your evening biscuits or sweets with just two dates, it actually helps in weight control. It is all about portion control.
5 months ago
They are like nature's own mithai! I stuff them with a little peanut butter or almonds when I crave chocolates. As long as you don't eat them like popcorn, they won't make you fat, so go ahead and enjoy a couple!
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5 months ago
Honestly, at 3 AM when I can't sleep and my stomach is growling, I eat dates thinking they are healthy. But then I eat ten of them. If you have self-control unlike me, you'll be totally fine, otherwise welcome to the tight jeans club.