Dates are dry soft fruits with a sweet and delicious taste, contain ample amount of Iron for improving blood, fiber for roughage, vitamin A for the eyes, potassium for the heart, glucose, sucrose and fructose for boosting energy levels, selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium for strengthening bones and contain B-vitamins and tannins. These are just a few of the many nutrients in dates, making them one of the healthiest foods in the world.