Dates are a fruit that offers carbohydrates for energy and fiber for a healthy gut. They add a natural sweetness to recipes and are pretty versatile in recipes. Like other plant foods, dates are loaded with antioxidants<\/a> and have been linked with a healthier heart. They even have some antibacterial properties.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Are tart cherries healthy?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Cherries are a great source of carbohydrates and fiber<\/a>, and pack several other nutrients, including vitamin C and some potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and folate. Cherries are loaded with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect your heart and relieve inflammation in joints. Drinking tart cherry juice has been linked with improved sleep<\/a> and memory and lower blood pressure.<\/p>"
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Are energy balls good for you?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Energy balls are portable snacks that offer a boost of balanced sustained energy, thanks to the protein and fiber in the oats, yogurt and almond butter. Even the dark chocolate adds nutritional value<\/a>, including antioxidants that support brain and heart health.<\/p>"
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What can I use instead of dark chocolate for drizzling?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Dark chocolate is a fast-melting favorite, but you can easily substitute it with semisweet, milk or white chocolate bars, chips or morsels, or carob. If the chocolate is in bars, chop it up to speed up the melting process.<\/p>"
}
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What else can I do with dried cherries?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Dried cherries can be used in all of the same ways you would use raisins—and just like raisins, they make the perfect portable snack. We enjoy them in cold and hot breakfast cereals—muesli, overnight oatmeal<\/a> and granola—and in yogurt and bread pudding. They add sweetness to green salads, side dishes, stuffings and applesauce, and they are perfect for baking into muffins and quick breads. Absolutely, and we highly recommend it. An airtight container is the best for storing energy balls at home. In the fridge, they’ll last for about a week. However, if you’ll be toting energy balls for a day trip, we would suggest tucking them into a sturdy container with a lid, as these treats are squishable. You could also use a Mason jar, metal biscuit tin, takeout box or plastic storage container. If they’ll be in a hot car, we’d put them in a cooler.<\/p>"
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can you make date energy balls ahead?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "