Snack Healthy to Avoid Pain
Video by Dr. Justin Thompson
Dates are a powerhouse snack for chiropractic patients looking to boost energy and ease discomfort, all while staying convenient on-the-go. Because dates are loaded with anti-inflammatory antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and fiber, they support balanced nutrition that plays a crucial role in pain relief and muscle health. Reaching for dates instead of processed snacks gives the body nutrients known to reduce inflammation—the root of much musculoskeletal pain—and helps promote steady energy levels throughout busy days. As part of a healthy lifestyle and our East Dallas chiropractic care plan, snacking on dates is a simple, delicious way to nourish the body, support healing, and help keep inflammation and daily aches at bay—no complicated prep needed, just real, whole-food benefits with every bite.
Research
“Overall, the evidence suggests that dates have a lowering effect on blood glucose; dates reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. Dates also promote the abundance of beneficial gut microbiota, supporting inflammation control and metabolic health.”
“The proposed mechanisms for these effects include delayed gastric emptying, decreased intestinal absorption of glucose, inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, and increased glucose entry to skeletal muscle. Dates are rich in antioxidants and non-pathogenic endophytes, which help suppress oxygen free radicals and inflammation.”
“Patients with diabetes and dyslipidemia can safely consume dates to help reduce blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides; further research is suggested to clarify dates’ role in diabetes prevention and their impact on gut microbiota diversity.”
Resources
Mirghani HO. Effect of dates on blood glucose and lipid profile among patients with type 2 diabetes. World J Diabetes. 2024 Jun 15;15(6):1079-1085. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i6.1079. PMID: 38983813; PMCID: PMC11229973.
Our Message
We love to help our patients in East Dallas stay healthy. We are here to relieve back pain, neck pain and headaches while also teaching about how our diet and stress effects our over all health. By improving these areas of our lives we can become healthier, stay out of pain and reduce risk of diseases. Our Chiropractors located in Lakewood, near the corner of Mockingbird Ln. and Abrams Rd., want to help you stay healthy and out of pain!
