Native to Morocco, Medjool dates are just one of hundreds of varieties of dates, but they’re the only one known as “the fruit of kings.” With a sweet, caramel taste and chewy texture, Medjool dates were originally eaten by royalty and thought to fend off fatigue. 9 must reasons to include Medjool in your foodline:

1. Sub the Sugar!
   Substitute Medjool dates for sugar in baking. Just as sweet with fewer calories and lots of healthy fiber, vitamins and minerals.
2. Sensational Smoothies
   Blend with bananas and frozen yogurt for a uniquely delicious sweet sensational healthy smoothie
3. Alternate to Sweet
   Chop Medjool dates on your breakfast cereal as an alternative to sugar for healthy sweetness.
4. Salads
   Mix Medjool dates with citrus and radicchio for a delicious sweet and sour citrus salad.
5. More Potassium than Bananas!
   Help maintain your potassium levels and sooth sore muscles with Medjool dates. By weight, they contain 50% more potassium than bananas.
6. Fiber
   Containing 12% of the daily requirement for fiber, Medjool dates help promote digestive health and help prevent cardiovascular disease.
7. Sodium Free
   Medjool dates are naturally sodium free, which helps reduce the risk of heart and kidney disease
8. Energy
   Medjool dates are a tasty and delicious fat-free snack that keeps you going throughout the day.