Q&A for How to Eat Dried Dates

Yes. You can dress them up with anything you like.

Yes! I do it all the time and my kids and I love it. It has a sweet taste and nice, creamy consistency.

Absolutely! You can find many recipes and YouTube tutorials online to guide you through the process.

Absolutely, dried dates are fine to eat on their own if you like them. They make an excellent snack to take traveling or hiking. They can be quite sweet and filling, so try one first to see how it tastes and feels for you, you can always have more if you like it.

Yes, dates can be added to porridge. It is best to cut them into smaller pieces first and soak for half an hour in warm water to soften, then add to the porridge either during cooking or once made, they can be sprinkled on top and mixed in while eating.

If you mean eating the date whole, it is not recommended. Usually, it is best and safest to eat the date and spit out the pit when you have removed the flesh.

Yes, of course. Just be sure not to add too much to the mixture, it may mess up the consistency of the batter.

Yes, you can. Adjust the thickness to your taste. Add honey if you want. Soaking dates overnight and blending them with milk in the morning is also a good idea.

She should not consume more than a handful. She should increase her water intake and be sure to keep hydrated.

You need to remove the seed and only eat the coat. Also, there is no need to peel. However, it is preferable to cut the dates open because at times they are rotten or contain insects but seem fine on the outside.

You can add dates if you like. Make sure to remove their seeds, if any. Wash them properly and remove any unhealthy pieces. Chop into small pieces.

The dates, carrots and ginger make a very good combination. The coconut isn't necessary unless you really like it.

No, they’re usually clean. You can go ahead and wash them if you want though.

Yes, soaking them would work, but, fresh dates have that moist texture which dry dates don't even after soaking them. So be sure the dates are fresh.

Yes! You can say dates in Yoruba as dabidun and write it as ọjọ in Yoruba.

Yes, dates can help you gain weight in a healthy way. It is also believed that dates are a "warm" food and cucumbers are "cool", therefore they make a perfect balanced pair. Enjoy!

You would need to remove the pit too. You don't have to remove the skin to eat it.

Dried dates still have sugar, though it is natural sugar found in the fruit. You can eat dried dates but not too many. Talk to your doctor for advice specific to your health management needs.

Unless cane sugar is added into the dates you consume, all of the sugars in the dates are natural. But like all foods, don't overdo them.

Once the date is dried, the skin is difficult to peel off. It would be laborious work and could take a while. Try boiling it, or picking it off with tweezers or your fingers.

Eating a date whenever you start to feel a bit light headed, or one per two hours. It isn't a precise science unfortunately.

Eating too much of anything can cause issues, including constipation, diarrhea, or even development of an allergy to said food item.

Wet dates, like dried dates, still contain sugar. It depends on whether cane sugar was added. Dates, like all fruits, contain natural sugars that aren't to be worried about, but sometimes processed sugar can be added for additional sweetness. Check the ingredients and nutritional facts on the package for sugar content.

Dates are quite rich in iron and fluorine content. It is okay to consume about six dates through the day for weight loss.

No, this combination is not harmful. Eating dates with milk is a healthy food the benefits the human body. Dates contain a high percentage of iron. Milk is free of this ingredient, so eating them together is a healthy nutritional supplement. In South Asian countries, this combination is considered as healthiest.

Yes, and that would be delicious! Remember to remove the pit first, though!

Yes, if you like the combination of sweet and spicy that sounds like a great idea. Try to use roasted peppers rather than fresh, as the texture would combine better with the dates that way.

Dates have a big advantage over other fruits and that is that dates can keep for a long time. They can be refrigerated or they can be frozen. Refrigerated they will keep for up to a year, and frozen up to five years. It is good to keep them in airtight containers to preserve the moisture.

No, you can eat it whole without taking off anything.