Do dates cause inflammation?
Chef's answer
A study in the support of dates as anti-inflammatory showed that the leaves of dates can be considered as a good source of natural antioxidant and anti-inflammation drugs [72].
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According to the Agency, no fewer than 40 per cent of consumers are prepared to eat food that is past its use-by date, while more than two-thirds of people check the safety of products simply by sniffing them or examining their colour - though both these tests are hopelessly unreliable.
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Sell-by: Tells the store how long it can display the food for sale. It's best, of course, to buy the food before it reaches the sell-by date. Refrigerate once you buy it, or freeze it for longer storage. Use-by: Date is the recommended date for using the product for the best quality.
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Use-by dates are about safety You can eat food until and on the use-by date but not after. ... The food could be unsafe to eat or drink, even if it has been stored correctly and looks and smells fine. A lot of foods (Opens in a new window), including meat and milk, can be frozen before the use-by date though so plan ahead.
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A study in the support of dates as anti-inflammatory showed that the leaves of dates can be considered as a good source of natural antioxidant and anti-inflammation drugs [72].
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