Tell me about dates (fruit)

[RickN]

We were given a large bag of dates. I have never had them and know nothing about them other than what I have read on the web. Some sites say they are good for diabetics and controlling blood sugar. Other site say they are highest fruit in sugar content.

From what I have read they are high in fiber so making a cobbler is out. Any other ideas?

 

[Okie4570]

They're good for diabetics because once you eat them, you'll never want them again!!! They're ok chopped up in something but I don't like to just sit and eat whole dates.

 

[caliberbob]

Limit how many you eat. Unless you want to experience hellfire out your arse

 

[Hangfire]

When I worked in Libya back in the late 70's I ate a lot of dates fresh right off the tree when they were in season and I remember them as being really sweet, sticky and good.

 

[hipshot]

You said dates and fruits, thought you were from California for a minute

 

[Bocephus123]

Magical fruit for sure!

 

[Jon3830]

this lady is annoying but I have wanted to try this

 

[caliberbob]

this lady is annoying but I have wanted to try this

I Can support this idea. However, like I stated earlier don’t eat too many!

 

[xseler]

I have a friend that chops them up and puts them in his oatmeal in the morning.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

We had a tree in the yard when I lived in Algiers when I was a kid. I loved 'em. We had a fig tree, too, that grew these massive, apple-sized figs. They were really good.