01/26/2026
A few dates with a chunk of Italian Parmesan makes a nice snack.
In a recent study from the Middle East, adults eating one daily portion of dates had a remarkable 52% less risk for colorectal cancer. Dates are one of the richest sources of cancer-fighting polyphenols in our diet, boasting 2,100 mg in a single serving (25 grams dried ). But that serving comes from 100 grams of fresh which have an incredible 2,540 mg of polyphenols if consumed as (they’re now in season). Researchers tested this amazing fruit’s anticancer properties by putting digested extracts in a test tube with colon cells, and it slowed their growth by up to 90%.
Sources: Pubmed IDs 25310217, 15670984, 26101614 +comments