The fruits of the date palm tree are a big hit with bakers for the natural sweetness and gooey, chewy texture they bring. They also have a delicious deep, caramelly flavour and high fibre content, making them great for snacking, but be warned: gram for gram, dates pack more sugar than your favourite chocolate bar. Their high fibre content slows that sugar as it enters your blood stream; however, consider them an upgrade on your sweet indulgences, not a supplement.

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