| What are dates? Dates are berries that come from the date palm tree. With origins for millions of years, these bite-sized fruits come in many forms, from whole and pitted to powders and syrups. Benefits of dates Dates are a nutrient-dense food that includes several vitamins like B and C, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, copper and selenium. Dates are high in natural sugar and antioxidants while low in fat and sodium. |