Dates are a sweet fruit that are commonly consumed around the world. Dates are believed to have originated in the Middle East, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are now grown in many parts of the world, including North Africa, California, and the Persian Gulf.   In Ayurvedic medicine, dates are considered a nourishing food and it’s used to treat conditions such as constipation, cough, and respiratory infections. According to Ayurveda, dates are cooling and soothing in nature and provides strength. Dates or khajoor are high in fibre, a rich source of iron to help boost your haemoglobin levels and an instant energy booster. Eating dates is also said to reduce high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Dates are also high in magnesium and have anti-inflammatory properties which makes them an ideal choice for people with arthritis. Not to mention, they have plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibre, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, copper among others.  Dates have been mentioned in religious texts, such as the Quran and the Bible. The date palm is known as the "tree of life" in the Middle East, as it has been a source of food, shelter, and medicine for thousands of years. Dates are often used as a natural sweetener in recipes, as they are high in sugar content. Dates have a long shelf life and can be stored for up to a year without spoiling.