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5 Date-Sweetened Cookie Recipes

5 Date-Sweetened Cookie Recipes

Indulging in your favorite cookies doesn't have to mean sacrificing nutrition, and these recipes are here to prove it. By sweetening cookies with products like date syrup, date sugar or date paste, we're infusing them with a rich, caramel-like sweetness while adding a dose of extra nutritional goodness. Dates are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them a great white sugar substitute. Treat yourself to a healthier indulgence with these 5 date-sweetened cookie recipes. (And let us know which one is your favorite!) Bonanza Cookies These cookies are just the right texture, not too crunchy, not too soft, and filled with a bonanza...

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Dates, Diabetes, and the Glycemic Index (Everything You Need to Know)

Dates, Diabetes, and the Glycemic Index (Everything You Need to Know)

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The Glycemic Index (GI) and Dates Is date syrup good for diabetics? What is the glycemic index of dates?  The answers to these types of questions aren’t as easy as a simple yes or no. Buckle up, although we can’t give you medical advice, we’ll do our best to wade through some of the facts on GI, diabetes, and dates. Often, only the glycemic index (GI) is taken into consideration for how healthy a food is for someone with diabetes, but that only gives a part of the picture and impact on the body. The GI of a food indicates...

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