What happens when you eat dates and milk together?

Dates improve digestion and ward off heart disease. It also works to control diabetes. It also works as a traditional remedy for cold, cough and flu.

Health benefits of dates:

Both ripe and dried dates are rich in vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant. It strengthens the immune system against infections. They also provide essential vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B5 and A1. As mentioned in Healing Foods by DK Publishing House, dates have long been a traditional remedy for respiratory diseases. Taken as an infusion, extract, syrup or paste, they provide relief from sore throats, colds and bronchial catarrh. Taking dates and milk together will provide many more benefits.

Date milk recipe:

 What you need to make:

2 cups of milk

1/2 cup dates (seeded and chopped)

One and a half tablespoons of almonds

Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder

Sugar (to taste) or 1 tablespoon honey

How to make:

Soak the chopped dates in half a cup of milk for about 40 minutes to soften them. Pour the soaked dates and milk into a blender. Add the almonds to the mixture. Blend until thick. Keep the mixture aside. Now boil the remaining milk in a separate pan.

When the milk starts boiling, add the date and almond mixture to the pan. At this stage, add the cinnamon and sugar (or honey). Simmer the ingredients for about 5 minutes, so that the flavors blend together.

Now pour the date milk into a serving glass or mug. Serve hot for maximum comfort and relief. This warm and nutritious drink is not only delicious but also a natural way to combat common ailments. The combination of dates, milk and spices creates a soothing and immune-boosting drink. Enjoy a glass of date milk to stay healthy in the changing weather.