See What Happens to Your Body If You Eat Three Dates a Day

2. It quickly gives you long-lasting energy

Natural sugars, sucrose, glucose and fructose contained in dates will give you the burst of energy you need quickly. Unlike energy drinks that contain additives that are unhealthy for you, dates contain other healthy components needed by your body such as fibre, magnesium, potassium, vitamins and antioxidants. These nutrients keep the energy levels up but will not crash you down.