A nutritionist from Kiambu Hospital has advised Kiambu residents to consume dates fruit for its health benefits.
Speaking today in her office in Kiambu Hospital nutritionist Ms Grace Kihaki said that most people in the county do not know anything about this fruit despite it health benefits.
She noted that the fruit contains various health benefits such as relief from constipation, intestinal disorder, heart problems, anaemia, diarrhoea, sexual dysfunction and abdominal cancer.
Kihaki said dates have moderate antioxidant properties which are essential for vision. She further added they are also required in maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.
The nutritionist said that the healthiest benefit of this fruit is the fact that it helps in muscle development. She advised that people who find it hard to eat this fruit, should blend it and mix the paste with milk or yoghurt.
“This paste is highly beneficial to both children and adults especially during a time of recovery from illness or injury,” she noted.
Kihaki said that most of the people who consume and purchase this fruit are the Muslims. She urged all citizens to consume the fruit for its health benefit.