Dates are rich in fiber, niacin, and potassium.
Dates also contain iron.

Dates are a great energy source, as many hikers can attest, and pureed dates are a nutritious substitute for white sugar in baked goods.

In the Middle East, dates are considered a sexual stimulant, though research has yet to validate this claim.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.

The best way to get the daily requirement of 13 essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods and take a "Standardized" (quality) multivitamin supplement.