India, July 11 -- Dates are more than just a topping for halwas. Yes, while they may be a hero ingredient, this dry fruit offers much more than that. They are a healthy fat considered as a sugar replacement and often used in the diet, but mindfully, of course. Simrat Kathuria, dietician and wellness coach, shared with HT Lifestyle how date or khajoor is gaining momentum in the advent of clean-eating behaviour.

Explaining the nutritional benefits of dates, she said, "There has been much talk about sugar versus khajoor in the clean-eating movement, and rightly so, for it is a smart nutritional choice. Refined sugar is nutritionally devoid. It increases blood sugar levels, leading to weight gain and lifestyle-related diseases of moderate no...