You can eat red dates on an empty stomach in the morning.

Eating some red dates on an empty stomach in the morning can increase the feeling of fullness, strengthen the spleen and promote digestion. It is especially good to eat 5-6 red dates half an hour before meals, and eat a certain amount of red dates every day. It can meet the body’s daily supply of vitamin C. However, it should be noted that red dates should not be eaten too much at one time, as eating too much may easily cause indigestion.

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Red dates contain a large amount of iron, which is indeed very effective in treating iron deficiency anemia. It can also promote the growth of white blood cells, increase serum albumin, and protect the liver. However, if you just rely on eating red dates to replenish blood, the blood replenishing effect will be very small. If you want to achieve the best blood replenishing effect, you should pair it with some raisins, longan and other foods.

The more important point is that if you only rely on eating raw red dates to replenish blood, not only will the effect be insignificant, but it will also cause gas and diarrhea. When eaten raw, red date peels tend to stay in the intestines and are difficult to be excreted, affecting gastrointestinal digestion. Excessive intake can cause gastrointestinal bloating and easily lead to obesity. It is recommended to eat 2 to 3 times a week.

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