Dates, Saudi Arabia's favorite gem

JEDDAH: Breaking the fast with kumar fruit in the glorious month of Ramadan is very synonymous with Muslims, thus making this iconic fruit a staple food at the iftar meal. The consumption of dates or also known as dates is in line with the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW who also practiced it. His Majesty said: "When one of you breaks his fast, he should break his fast with dates, because it is a blessing and if he does not get dates, then with water, because it is holy." This practice not only carries religious significance but also offers various health benefits. . Saudi Arabian clinical nutritionist Asmaa Al-Harthi told Arab News: "Dates provide the body with vital energy after fasting for hours, thanks to its rich simple sugar content that replenishes blood sugar levels that decrease during fasting." She added: She added : "Dates are nutritious and light snacks, packed with vitamins and minerals. It prepares the stomach before eating by stimulating digestive enzymes, thus ...