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Everything You Need to Know About Medjool Dates Glycemic Index Rating

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According to the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, dates have a Glycemic Index (GI) rating of 36. This means that dates are a Low Glycemic-Index food. 

What Does Glycemic Index Mean?

The standard Glycemic Index system measures how much of an impact the carbohydrates in any given food will have on the glucose levels in your body, otherwise known as your “blood sugar levels.” Your body absorbs Low Glycemic Foods slowly, while foods with a high glycemic index metabolize very quickly.

This is important to know, since foods that cause your blood sugar to spike too much (High Glycemic Foods) have several negative side effects. These include an increased likelihood for depression and diabetes, fatigue, and sugar crashes.

In order to understand how foods are ranked, check out the following “rule of thumb” for determining glycemic index in foods:

  • Low GI Foods are under 55
  • Average GI Foods are between 55 and 70
  • High GI Foods are above 70

In contrast, fruits like watermelon and mango have much higher GI ratings.

Learn more about the sugars found in dates and the health benefits of eating them in the blog archives below. You’ll also find plenty of clean vegan date recipes!

Dates Nutrition Facts

Nutrition goes far beyond dates glycemic index ratings; these sweet little fruits have quite a few notable nutritional benefits.

They are a good source of many nutrients, including:

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  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Copper
  • Manganese
  • Folate
  • Potassium
  • Fiber
  • Viamin B6
  • Vitamin K
  • Potent cancer-fighting antioxidants called polyphenols
  • Phosphorous

Related: 9 Life Changing Benefits of Dates

How to Use Dates Glycemic Index Rating + Eating Dates in the Morning to Your Benefit

Did you know that eating dates in the mornings can be better than any other time of day? This is because their nutrients fuel your brain and body, making you feel more alert and energized throughout your morning.

  • Since dates contain a mixture of natural sugars, they do give you that little boost associated with sugar. However, their 7 grams of insoluble fiber prevents a sugar crash.
  • Also, they contain special “brain boosting” vitamins like potassium and selenium. These are helpful for improved concentration and focus, as well.

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Related:
5 Benefits of Eating Dates in the Morning (Is Your Clean Eating Meal Plan Lacking One of the Most Important Superfoods?)

Medjool Dates & Diabetes:
To Eat or Not to Eat?

Despite the controversy, studies have shown that Medjool dates are good for people with diabetes! This is because they contain the specific type of nutrients that fight specific side effects of diabetes. They also don’t cause spikes in glucose levels.

Related:
See the whole story in “Medjool Dates & Diabetes: To Eat or Not to Eat?“

Believe it or Not, But Dates Do Help Ease Pregnancy and Labor Pains!

If you or a loved one is pregnant, consider adding Medjool dates to your diet. The evidence of their health benefits is simply too sound to resist!

For example, eating dates during pregnancy:

  1. Lowers the amount of bleeding after birth
  2. Reduce the likelihood of needing induced labor
  3. Relieves pregnancy-related digestive problems
  4. Alleviates painful cramps

Benefits of Eating Date During Pregnancy

Related:
4 Stunning Benefits of Eating Medjool Dates While Pregnant

Is Your “Clean Eating Meal Plan” Legit?

It’s easy too overdo it on the high GI foods because they often seem healthy. And they are – in some respects. For example, a high GI fruit might be full of important vitamins and minerals.

However, a diet filled with high Glycemic Index foods increases your risk for fatigue, diabetes, and weight gain. The best thing to do is to pair “sugary” high GI foods with fiber and protein. This will cause the sugar to enter your bloodstream more slowly, thus reducing the risk of a sugar spike and crash.

When planning your breakfasts, it’s helpful to keep this fiber/protein/sugar balance in mind. Especially when you’re creating your own breakfast smoothie recipe or throwing together a Muesli Acai Bowl.

How to Balance Sugar with Fiber and Protein

Related:
You can find a step-by-step guide in “Fact or Fiction: Are Smoothie Bowls Healthy?” 

Two Vegan Breakfast Foods with 100% Organic Medjool Dates

Mu Mu Muesli is an eco-friendly brand specializing in organic, plant-based vegetarian breakfast foods. These are 100% zero waste products, as the packaging is biodegradable and the manufacturing facility uses solar power.

At this time, Mu Mu is proud to offer two vegan breakfast foods featuring organic dates! The first is organic muesli cereal. (AKA the best cereal on the planet!) The second is a gourmet healthy pancakes mix. Explore all we have in our shop!

These high fiber breakfast foods are 100% clean, a great way to eat more dates, and best of all: there’s FREE shipping!

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Strawberry Smoothie Recipe With Yogurt [Even Your Kids Will  Love!]

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe With Yogurt [Even Your Kids Will Love!]

Feb 13, 2020

This 3 Ingredient Strawberry Smoothie Recipe with Yogurt is great for adults. But it’s also one of the best clean eating recipes for kids around because it’s easily drinkable and easy to make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Below, you’ll find an easy recipe complete with nutrition facts and health benefits. I’ll also show you how versatile this recipe is; you can transform it into a veggie fruit smoothie or intentionally increase its protein content.

Different Types of Sugars 101: Answers to All of Your FAQs

Different Types of Sugars 101: Answers to All of Your FAQs

Sep 28, 2019

This Natural Sugar Guide includes all things sugar-related: unrefined sugars, raw sugar, white sugar substitutes, and tutorials like “how to substitute honey for sugar when baking.” I’ve also compiled a mini low sugars food list and some low sugar recipes. Believe me, I understand the struggle! It can feel like a balancing act to treat yourself to the things you love while also embracing a clean eating lifestyle.

10 Little-Known Natural Sugar Substitutes

10 Little-Known Natural Sugar Substitutes

Aug 28, 2019

There’s no question about it: refined sugar is practically poison, unless it is consumed in very small amounts. But that’s just not where our culture is at; we don’t seem to “do” moderation very well. Here are some natural sugar substitutes to help you drastically reduce your sugar consumption!

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