The underrated dried fruit that lowers blood pressure and boosts gut health
Dates are becoming an increasingly popular snack choice, with sales of Medjool dates rising, while searches for date butter and chocolate dates have increased by 458 per cent and 135 per cent respectively.Medjool dates are making a comeback.Getty ImagesOne of the beauties of dates is their culinary versatility. Think past date loaf and experiment with adding sweet notes to savoury salads, throwing a handful of chopped dates into a bowl to balance out peppery rocket or sharp cheese. Or try soaking dates in a little hot water for a few minutes then blending into anything from a sweet-and-sour marinade to a sweet-and-acidic vinaigrette.
- ▪Dates are becoming an increasingly popular snack choice, with sales of Medjool dates rising, while searches for date butter and chocolate dates have increased by 458 per cent and 135 per cent respectively.Medjool dates are making a comeback
- ▪Think past date loaf and experiment with adding sweet notes to savoury salads, throwing a handful of chopped dates into a bowl to balance out peppery rocket or sharp cheese.
- ▪Or try soaking dates in a little hot water for a few minutes then blending into anything from a sweet-and-sour marinade to a sweet-and-acidic vinaigrette.
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