An Endocrinologist, Dr. Ayuba Mugana of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, says consumption of dates fruit can reduce the risk of cancer and brain diseases.
Mugana said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi.
He noted that the nutritional properties of dates were necessary for brain health, reducing cancer risk, heart and eye diseases.
According to him, the nutritional properties of dates include carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamins, among other minerals.
The medical expert also said that the consumption of two or three dates in between meals was good for diabetic patients.
According to him, dates fruit contain healthy substances beneficial for diabetics, noting that the fibre contents in the fruit reduce sugar in the blood.
“Date fruits will not spike blood glucose. The dates fruit can be consumed by diabetic patients preferably in between meals.
“Not more than three should be consumed at a time,” he explained.
The doctor, however, advised diabetic patients to adhere to the professional guidelines for diets, as well as visit the hospital. (NAN)
