So when the morningâs work was done, Laura took Mary walking over the prairie. If you drive along the highways in Illinois, you may see signs that indicate prairie restoration activities along the roadsides. During summer and fall, you may be lucky enough to see yellow and orange flowers, and swaying grasses.
Including Dates in Your Daily Diet. Dates are very beneficial for your body and should be a part of your daily diet. Dates are good for your muscles, stomach health, colon health, they provide immunity and strengthen your heart muscles â these are reasons enough to eat these delicious fruits on daily basis.
Won't Raise Blood Sugar One of the main reasons people avoid eating dates is the belief that they will raise their blood sugar levels, but studies have shown that belief to be erroneous. The May 28, 2011, issue of Nutrition Journal reports a study in which date consumption was tested on diabetics. The study shows that while dates contain high amounts of natural sugars, they are actually a low-glycemic index food and did not significantly raise blood sugar levels after they were eaten.