Dates, popularly known as �khajoor� in India, are the fruit of date palm tree. They are cultivated all over the world especially across tropical regions. Dates are sweet and chewy, available in soft, semi-dry and dry varieties. Farmers harvest dates in early winter, so dates usually taste freshest at this time of year. They have all the goodness that one needs, be it their sweet rich taste or their health benefits. They are warm and fulfilling. Dates produce heat in the body