Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sharon Radisch What are dates—and why should you give a fig about these natural treats? Eaten on its own, a date is a nutritious ...

Today on World Food Day, a team of Plant Scientists from King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) has begun a major project to improve global date palm production and protection.

Jujube fruit is a sweet, low-calorie fruit high in fiber and antioxidants. Eating jujube may help with digestion and improve ...

AL AIN,27th July, 2026 (WAM) -- A research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), in collaboration with the Aspire Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands, has developed an ...

Figs and dates are both sweet fruits with similar nutrition profiles, but figs are higher in calcium while dates are lower in fat and sweeter. They also have different textures — figs are crunchy and ...

Dates can be a safe and suitable snack for people living with diabetes. This fruit can offer important nutrients and will not cause significant blood sugar spikes. However, due to the natural ...