"The honey that God promised the Israelites in Exodus 3:8 wouldn't have been the bee-produced honey we're familiar with in the Western world - it was the thick brown molasses you get from soaking, cooking and pureeing dates. Silan, as it's known, is used in Palestinian puddings and drizzled on Israeli breads. Dates are the little fruit that could; the date palm plant has been harvested for over 6,000 years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia."
"Which they really do: dates are versatile and nutrient-rich, the rare sweetener that won't betray your body. And somehow, they're still super underrated in the United States, outside of dessert menu item Sticky Date Pudding (which had a big 2025, and just got a call-out from The New York Times Magazine). Though dates have long been relegated to a shin-level shelf in American grocery stores, there are signs of a surge, including the rise of Joolies, a California-based grower."
"Here's what you need to know about the humble superfruit - including how it might help you achieve a natural energy boost in the year ahead. For a nickname like "nature's candy," you'd expect dates to be at least a little unhealthy. But they're stuffed with good stuff: lots of fiber, copper, magnesium, potassium, even a couple grams of protein. They promote healthy bowel movements,"
Dates are central to the Levantine region and provided the thick brown molasses called silan referenced as honey in Exodus. The date palm has been cultivated for over 6,000 years and yielded seeds viable from the era of Jesus. Dates supply fiber, copper, magnesium, potassium and modest protein, supporting bowel regularity and offering sustained natural energy. Culinary uses range from Palestinian puddings to drizzled spreads on Israeli breads. United States visibility has been limited, but growers like Joolies and endorsements from dietitians indicate growing American interest and a potential surge in consumption.
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