An Endocrinologist, Ayuba Mugana, of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has emphasised the health benefits of consuming dates, highlighting their role in reducing the risk of cancer and brain diseases.
Mr Mugana said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi.
He noted that the nutritional properties of dates are necessary for brain health, reducing cancer risk, heart and eye diseases.
According to him, the nutritional properties of dates include carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamins, among other minerals.
