"Dried fruit and nuts are best eaten when the body is primed to absorb nutrients. They are potent foods—treat them with intention, and your body will thank you," says Dr Rhea Mehta (PHD), ...

On the other, each miniaturized piece has more calories and sugar than its non-dried parent fruit per serving ... while absent-mindedly munching. Dried dates are a prime candidate for this ...

Dates, fresh or dried, contain important vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are also high in antioxidants. Given their high level of fructose, a natural sugar found in fruit, dates are a great ...

1 cup [100 g] kharak (dried dates), soaked overnight and thinly sliced ...

Check the sell-by date and buy dried fruit that has been sprayed with vegetable oil, not mineral oil. It is usually cheaper to buy individual dried fruits if you cook regularly. Dried fruit is ...