REGULAR DATES OR RED DATES?
Red dates contain about 60 per cent fewer calories, half the sugar content and 10 per cent more fibre than regular dates. Although red dates have been a popular snack in oriental countries for centuries, they are only just starting to become popular here. Smaller than the big, juicy palm dates
with which we are familiar, when they are examined gram for gram they contain significantly fewer calories and sugar, as well as 10 per cent more fibre. TIP: Fibre- rich date paste ( made by blending an equal quantity of pitted dates and water together until smooth) can replace half the sugar in most cake and dessert recipes.