4 Dates Health Drink

Red Dates or jujuba fruits, 

commonly known as Chinese dates, 

is a popular traditional herb 

used in China long ago, 

both for food and health. 

TCM believe that it helps to prevent anemia 

and

 improve the complexion because of it’s iron content.

 As it is high in fibre it helps in overall health, 

improve bowel movement and strengthen the immunity and liver function. 

Both black dates and blue dates are good for the skin and hair.  

Blue dates are more expensive and they are longer 

whereas the black dates are rounded as shown in the photo.

The candies or honey dates is used to sweeten the drink.

To make 2 to 3 cups of this nutritious drink

You will need:

4 red dates

2 black dates

2 blue (nan) dates

2 honey dates

4 cups water

1) cut the dates in half. Some will advise to remove the seeds before boiling. 
2) Put everything into a slow cooker to boil for 2 hours. 
3) When done, Use the back of the spoon to press the dates to squeeze out the nutrients if you are not eating the pulp. 
4) Strain and drink either warm or chilled. 
5) You will be surprised how nice is the taste of the drink! You will love it.

 Drink

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