Dates are tropical fruits that are grown on palm plants called date palms. It’s scientifically known as Phoenix Dactylifera and is one of the healthiest fruits in the world. Dates are a type of dry fruit that has long been a part of West Asian culture.

Dates contain a lot of natural sugar in them. The dry fruit version of dates is richer in calories than the fresh fruit. The high-calorie content in dates has led to their popularity as they provide energy throughout the day.