--- title: Dates for Men's Health description: Medjool dates are The Superfood For The Fellas that can help fill necessary nutritional gaps and support a man's health naturally. image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_Stills_277.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Dates for Men's Health 5 Minute Read Tags: [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) Written by [Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDN, CLEC, CPT](https://blog.joolies.com/author/lauren-manaker-ms-rdn-ldn-clec-cpt) ![medjool dates benefits for men](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_Stills_277.jpg) *Medjool dates are The Superfood For The Fellas that can help fill necessary nutritional gaps and support a man's health naturally.* Dates are a nutritional powerhouse that offers a caramel-sweet taste that melts in your mouth. And while it is known that these fruits provide a slew of health benefits, less known is that these little sweet treats are incredibly important for the wellbeing of men specifically. Men have unique needs when it comes to nutrition. And thankfully, [medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) can fill many gaps when they are included in a balanced and good-for-you diet.  Among the obvious benefit that dates provide men --- being that they taste amazing – here are four top date benefits for men. ## Dates May Support Male Fertility Men are half of the equation when it comes to making a baby. And although the focus tends to fall on the female partner when it comes to supporting fertility, a whopping 1/3 of all infertility cases are due to male-factor reasons.  To understand how dates can help support male fertility, understanding what can damage sperm health is important. Sperm is highly susceptible to oxidative damage, which can be caused by many factors, including elevated stress, exposure to pollutants, and a diet rich in fried foods. Antioxidants can [combat oxidative stress, thus supporting sperm health.📈](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28066832/) Like most other produce options, dates are a natural source of antioxidants, making them a natural choice to snack on to support sperm health. The date palm also affects[ certain hormonal levels in men](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34205817/), helping keep fertility in-check.  ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joolies_Stills_115.jpg?width=3936&name=Joolies_Stills_115.jpg) ## May Support Strong Bones Think osteoporosis is only a female concern? Think again! As men age, their bone health can waver. And although [only 5% of men over the age of 50 develop osteoporosis](https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0401/p1521.html#:~:text=About%25204%2520to%25206%2520percent,percent%2520in%2520Hispanic%252DAmerican%2520men.), almost 50% have diminished bone loss – putting them at an elevated risk of bone fractures. Medjool dates contain bone-building nutrients like calcium and magnesium, which can help keep men’s bone health in tip-top shape💪. Along with not smoking, participating in resistance exercise, and eating a nutrient-dense diet that contains key bone-building nutrients, including dates in a man’s diet can be an important way to be proactive about his health. ## May Protect Heart Health Heart disease is [the leading cause of death](https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/lcod/men/2016/all-races-origins/index.htm) for men in the United States. Along with supporting heart health by managing stress, including physical activity in your life, and limiting alcohol, eating a heart health-supporting diet that includes dates🌴 Thanks to the fiber, antioxidants, calcium, and magnesium that dates provide, eating this fruit can positively impact heart health. And since dates are naturally a *no-added-sugar* and *sodium-free* food that is also free from saturated and trans fats, this fruit is a natural heart-healthy choice that can take a sweet tooth in a good-for-you way ❤️ ![medjool dates smoothie](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jooliesNov-11.jpg?width=2139&name=jooliesNov-11.jpg) ## May Reduce Cancer Risk Getting a cancer diagnosis is something that nobody is happy to get. And while many factors can play into a cancer diagnosis --- some being completely out of your control – dietary choices may play a role in many cases. Among the many foods that have been linked to reducing cancer risk, fruits and vegetables tend to top the list 🥦🍎🥑🥕 And since dates are a natural fruit that is divinely tasting with a low glycemic index, adding this fruit to a man’s diet may help him take one step closer to living a cancer-free life – mainly if he includes his new date habit with an overall healthy lifestyle. ## **The Bottom line** Finding ways to support men’s health can be tricky for sure. But with a little bit of know-how, you can navigate the world of men’s wellness with little effort 😌 Including Medjool dates in an overall healthy diet is one very simple way to keep a man’s health in tip-top shape. So, whether you are tossing dates in your smoothie for some added sweetness with no-added-sugar or you are enjoying them stuffed with nut butter as a mid-day snack, including these sweet and nutritious fruits in a man’s diet is a no-fuss way to support a man’s health naturally. Browse our yummy, organic [medjool date recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) for some creative ideas to incorporate dates in sweet and savory ways.  Hungry for more? Check out even more [health benefits](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) of medjool dates and their [immunity boosting benefits](https://blog.joolies.com/medjool-dates-for-boosting-immunity) next! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nourishedbynut2.jpg?width=750&name=nourishedbynut2.jpg) Written by: Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDN, CLEC, CPT Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, Women's Health Expert and Freelance Writer   ## Shop Online Shop Our Online Store Today Joolies organic medjool dates are available in various sizes in Whole and Pit Free. We also carry delicious date-based snacks. Find us in stores across America or shop now! 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All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline":"Medjool Date Benefits During Pregnancy", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/5_10.jpg", "url": "https://blog.joolies.com/medjool-date-health-benefits-pregnancy", "commentCount" : "0", "datePublished": "2020-03-04", "dateModified": "2020-09-08", "inLanguage": "en-US", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/medjool-date-health-benefits-pregnancy" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDN, CLEC, CPT" }, "keywords": [ "medjool date benefits during pregnancy" ], "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Joolies California Superfruit", "url": "https://joolies.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/5786/3015/t/34/assets/joolies_logo_tm.png?v=12094821509155848712" } }, "articleSection": [ "Fiber is a pregnant woman’s best friend, and dates are a perfect vessel", "Dates are chock-full of pregnancy-friendly nutrients", "Dates can support a healthy labor", "Dates are a healthy sweet-treat that has a low glycemic index", "Dates-The Perfect Mother’s Day Treat" ], "articleBody": "Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate that special woman in your life who changed your diapers when you were little and wiped your tears when you went through your first break-up. It is also a day to recognize and support the pregnant mamas who are going to be a mother within the next few months. Being pregnant is hard work, so taking some time to recognize and support mamas-to-be on Mother’s Day will go a long way this year. You can surprise the pregnant lady in your life with a bunch of flowers or a fancy brunch, but why not give her something that can help support a healthy pregnancy, help with labor, and provide her with an unexpected sweet-treat? Organic medjool dates are a perfect food for pregnant women for many surprising reasons that we are going to dig into in this article. Medjool dates are considered a fresh fruit and grown on palm trees. Sometimes confused to be dried fruit or prunes, they are naturally sweet and have a caramel-like flavor. They’re also less perishable and long-lasting fruit that you can stock up on! Perfect on their own or for baking. There is nothing glamorous about constipation, but between 16 and 26 percent of pregnant women experience it according to data published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1). For the most part, changes in hormone levels that naturally occur during pregnancy are to blame. Fortunately, there are many remedies available to help a mama get things moving a little more easily. Eating foods that are naturally rich in fiber is a perfect first line of defense. Most adults will need between 25 and 35 grams of fiber per day along with plenty of fluids to encourage regular number 2s. Dates have specifically been shown to help increase bowel movement frequency. In one study, people who ate dates for 21 days experienced increases in bowel movements compared to when they did not eat dates (2). A Joolies 3 Date Snack Pack provides 3 grams of fiber, which accounts for 11% of your daily recommended intake. Skipping the chalky fiber supplements and sneaking in some dates instead is a gentle and natural way to show a pregnant woman’s bowels some love. Trust us, she would much prefer to skip the constipation than be surprised with a dozen red roses any day of the week. If you have ever dreamed about finding a food that is loaded with important nutrients that support a developing baby that also satisfies a sweet tooth, then you are about to have your fantasy become a reality. Dates naturally contain many important nutrients that are needed in higher amounts during pregnancy, including folate, choline, iron, and magnesium according to the USDA (3). Eating a Joolies 3-Date Snack Pack daily along with a prenatal vitamin is a yummy way to ensure that mama is getting the right nutrition to support a growing baby in a simple and sweet way. While pregnancy can be a beautiful time in a woman’s life, sometime during the third trimester many women will start griping that she is SO ready to go into labor. While there are many myths surrounding ways to induce labor, eating dates has some real scientific data supporting their consumption. Specifically, eating dates has been shown to increase cervical ripening. .....Cervical what? Let’s start understanding the concept of cervical ripening by going back to sex-ed 101 and understanding what a cervix is: a tissue that connects the birth canal to the uterus. The cervix needs to ripen, or become softer, in order for labor to take place. No cervical ripening, no labor! When mama reaches the point where she is done with her pregnancy with a capital D, she may want to start bumping up her daily date consumption. Why, you ask? Data has found that eating around 70 grams of dates per day (equal to approximately 5 Joolies medjool dates per day) in late pregnancy may increase cervical ripening (4). 'It is recommended for pregnant women to consume dates to help with cervical ripening, particularly in the last weeks of gestation’, according to an article published in the Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health (5). In one study, researchers found that women who ate 6 dates a day for the 4 weeks before delivery had the following results: higher cervical dilatation and ripening at hospital admission lower c-section rate less need for certain medications shorter labor when compared with women who did not eat dates daily (6). Best of all, no studies have shown a negative effect of eating dates while pregnant. If a woman is late in her pregnancy and is ready to get her baby out of her belly ASAP, eating 5 or more dates per day will certainly not hurt, and may actually help speed things along! Pregnancy cravings aren’t just pickles and ice cream. From salty to sweet, there is no telling what a pregnant woman is going to NEED to eat at any given moment. Dates help satisfy sweet cravings in a healthy way thanks to their low glycemic index (7). With low glycemic foods, the carbs are digested more slowly and are less likely to give blood sugars a spike (8). They are also loaded with vitamins and minerals that sugary gummy bears and sour worms could never compete with. Instead of a box of chocolates this Mother’s Day, dip some Joolies medjool dates in some dark chocolate for an indulgent treat that gives mama a nutritional boost that her body needs. Organic medjool dates are a surprising and no-fuss treat that is perfect for an expectant mother to include in her diet. They are an easy food to toss in a purse in the beginning of the day or to enjoy as a dessert after a satisfying meal. Perfectly versatile, satisfying, and nutritious, Joolies medjool dates are a simple solution for pregnant mamas to help support her on her journey to motherhood. Written by: Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDN, CLEC, CPT Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, Women's Health Expert and Freelance Writer" } ```