Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Dates can be eaten any time of day, but they’re ...

What are dates—and why should you give a fig about these natural treats? Eaten on its own, a date is a nutritious nibble that sates sweet tooths. Used in cooking and baking, it's a shapeshifter with ...

Eating the right fruit on an empty stomach impacts digestion and energy levels. Dates are generally healthier than bananas ...

Dates are incredibly fruits, full of nutrients that keep the body healthy. They help with your skin, weight and almost every part of your body. These fruits are also one of the most delicious fruits ...

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. All of a sudden, it feels like everyone is obsessed with dates: the brown, shriveled fruits from tropical date palm trees that ...