Xinjiang jujube has a bitter taste, which means that the jujube has been stored for too long and is no longer fresh. Real Xinjiang dates taste very sweet. If they are sour or tasteless, they are definitely not Xinjiang dates. The real Xinjiang red dates peel is dark red and very shiny.

Modern pharmacology has found that red dates contain rich nutrients such as protein, fat, sugar, organic acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, trace amounts of calcium, and various amino acids. It is best not to eat Xinjiang jujubes because they have a bitter taste and are not good for human health.

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Compendium of Materia Medica says: "Eating too much can cause colds and heat, and those who are thin and weak should not eat it." People with abdominal distension and loss of appetite should not eat it. Because of its high sugar content, diabetic patients should not eat red dates. They smell sweet, pungent, and hot, are damp and hot in nature, and are prone to phlegm and dampness.

After people with excessive phlegm and dampness eat more red dates, their original symptoms are likely to worsen, with adverse reactions such as cold, heat, thirst, and gastric bloating. You should also take good care of your teeth when eating dates. It is advisable to eat no more than 50 grams of dates every day.

Red dates contain a large amount of iron, which is indeed very effective in treating iron deficiency anemia. It can also promote the growth of white blood cells, increase serum albumin, and protect the liver. However, if you just rely on eating red dates to replenish blood, the blood replenishing effect will be very small. If you want to achieve the best blood replenishing effect, you should pair it with some raisins, longan and other foods.

The more important point is that if you just rely on eating raw red dates to replenish blood, not only will the effect be insignificant, but it will also cause gas and diarrhea. When eaten raw, red date peels tend to stay in the intestines and are difficult to be excreted, affecting gastrointestinal digestion. Excessive intake can cause gastrointestinal bloating and easily lead to obesity. It is recommended to eat 2 to 3 times a week.

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