rainbowmama Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I try to eat six dates a day. I hate dates. I sort of choke them down in smoothies. I don't like the taste or consistency. What are your favorite recipes involving dates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Why do you eat them if you hate them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) I too am wondering why you would eat them if you hate them? I happen to like dates but they're mostly sugar... Edited April 17, 2017 by maize 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Oh, I was thinking dinner and a movie. Why are you eating six/day? Is it some nutrient powerhouse for something? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackermom Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 The only dates I eat are either in a date jam, or in my chicken and dates slow-cooked dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Whaaat? Why are you eating them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmama Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 End of pregnancy misery and being a hippie https://wellnessmama.com/61193/eating-dates-shorten-labor/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 They never shortened my labor. Adequate nutrition, particularly iron and other trace minerals, seem to be that correlation. Don't eat something you hate. Just focus on those things the dates impart aside from huge amounts of sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 They are nicer if they are really cold from the fridge. Some people like bliss balls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Chop them up and mix with shredded coconut. Roll into balls or small logs. Yum! Edited April 17, 2017 by PuddleJumper1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 They creep me out, remind me of big bugs, like giant roaches. I just eat them anyway. They are so sweet without anything added. I prefer dried figs to dates though. To shorten labor and have a healthy pregnancy, I used herbal teas because I knew what I was doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 For a treat, I sometimes buy Coconut Date Rolls from the bulk bins at Whole Foods. They're very tasty, IMO, and contain only dates and coconut. It looks like Amazon carries some similar rolls, although I haven't checked their ingredients. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealp2009 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I had a precipitous labor after eating dates but I didn't eat that many everyday (maybe 4) and I forgot some days. I did make coconut date balls that were really good. I don't have the recipe any more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 For a treat, I sometimes buy Coconut Date Rolls from the bulk bins at Whole Foods. They're very tasty, IMO, and contain only dates and coconut. It looks like Amazon carries some similar rolls, although I haven't checked their ingredients. that sounds delish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Well we make bacon wrapped dates like these http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/bacon-wrapped-dates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 End of pregnancy misery and being a hippie https://wellnessmama.com/61193/eating-dates-shorten-labor/ I'd do a lot to shorten labor... When are you due? I'm about two weeks out. Maybe I'll buy some dates. I always have looong labors. They're good with cream cheese! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I hate dates. BUT, I recently tried a date-and-pecan-sandwhich and it was great. Take a pecan, put a date on it, put a pecan on top. Eat. It's like a pecan pie. It works with medjool (sp?) date at least. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 They're good with cream cheese! Especially if you stuff 'em with cream cheese, wrap bacon around them, and then shove them in the oven until the bacon is done. Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top and yum. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com Make chocolate fudge babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'd do a lot to shorten labor... When are you due? I'm about two weeks out. Maybe I'll buy some dates. I always have looong labors. They're good with cream cheese! You are due in two weeks?! How did that happen? No, no don't answer that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Oh, I was thinking dinner and a movie. Why are you eating six/day? Is it some nutrient powerhouse for something? I was thinking that, too. It was pretty disappointing to find out it was about the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'd do a lot to shorten labor... When are you due? I'm about two weeks out. Maybe I'll buy some dates. I always have looong labors. They're good with cream cheese! You are due in two weeks?! How did that happen? No, no don't answer that. TWO WEEKS??? :svengo: I just recently found out you're pregnant, and now this "two weeks" thing has thrown me for a loop. I thought you still had months to go! Now I'm getting all excited!!! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 If you have access to a variety of dates, try different kinds. There are big differences between some varieties but most aren't widely available outside date-producing areas. Personally, I cannot stand dates and that is sad since they are grown locally here. They're way too sweet for me and the texture is not appealing. I would rather have a long labor than eat six dates a day for an entire month. But now I'm going to have to ask the Filipina labor and delivery nurses I know if women deliver more quickly in Saudi Arabia (where dates are common) than in the Philippines where they aren't quite as common. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I loathe short labors because it means no epidural. I like dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I loathe short labors because it means no epidural. I like dates. You must eat too many dates :tongue_smilie: I could cut my labors by 90% and still have time for an epidural. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmama Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'd do a lot to shorten labor... When are you due? I'm about two weeks out. Maybe I'll buy some dates. I always have looong labors. They're good with cream cheese! Doctor says in a couple days, but I suspect baby will come later. I'm feeling pretty done, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I eat them with some chocolate chips. I have about 6 a day. It counteracts the constipation that comes with the high dose iron tablets I take. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 You must eat too many dates :tongue_smilie: I could cut my labors by 90% and still have time for an epidural. I know right? My fast labors are still hours. I think my briefest from early labor to birth was something like seven or eight hours, but it took me maybe an hour and a half from active labor to birth. I hope you go quickly! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I nixed the dates but started walking a lot the last month. I could have had him in the elevator to the maternity floor...beware what you wish for. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Doctor says in a couple days, but I suspect baby will come later. I'm feeling pretty done, though. I hope you have a baby soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I did the same thing lol Dates in food processor with walnuts and pecans with a bug glop of coconut oil, rolled into balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I know right? My fast labors are still hours. I think my briefest from early labor to birth was something like seven or eight hours, but it took me maybe an hour and a half from active labor to birth. I hope you go quickly! Yay! That would be unbelievably quick for me! I don't think I've cracked 20 hours. Last time I went to the hospital around hour 15 and was maybe 3 cm dialated; I wanted an epidural that time cause I was just too worn out (had been taking care of sick kids all week) and hoped to sleep--of course they made me labor for another 5 hours first because I was progressing so slowly. I was in hard labor the whole time, I just don't dialate easily :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 My mom eats date paste :ack2: spread on toast. I could maybe choke em down in a smoothie. Congratulations on the baby! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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