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👩🏾‍⚕️ Physician-founded by @sylvieroystonmd
🍫 Date-sweetened, feel-good chocolate & date sweeteners
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This is my dad — the reason Just Date exists. 💕

Last week, he turned 78. A miracle, given the years of diabetes, heart disease, and multiple heart attacks that nearly took him from us. As his daughter, I saw up close how hard it was to change the way you eat - even when your life depends on it.

He inspired me to become a medical doctor, where I saw the same thing over and over in my patients. It was so hard to make different food choices, even when the stakes were high. I wanted to make it easier for my dad, and for all of them, to move away from refined sugar.

Almost 10 years ago, I turned to dates, which my mom had always used to sweeten our Indian chutneys. I thought maybe I could make sweeteners out of dates at home. My experiment was delicious. As a doctor, I needed to know it was truly better than sugar, so I commissioned clinical research to find out more. The results stunned me: Low glycemic. Nutrient rich. Packed with antioxidants.

I knew I had to bring the magic of date syrup and date sugar to everyone - to help others enjoy a better kind of sweetness. To move towards a mellow sweetness that didn’t feel like a sacrifice.

Today, your weekly messages, notes, even phone calls remind me why I started:
“I haven’t been able to eat chocolate due to gut health issues - until now.”
“A handful of your chocolate chips at night keeps my blood sugar low and helps me avoid sugar cravings.”
“I convinced my mom to use your date syrup instead of sugar in her coffee, and her health has never been better.”

Most importantly, my dad is well today — and he loves these products I made for him. For his birthday, he had a Mango Upside Down Cake made with our Date Sugar by @dahliacakeshop. After a big slice, he proudly showed me his continuous glucose monitor: his blood sugar was only 119. by @enjoyjustdate

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a year ago

While “more protein” is all we see on our feeds, most Americans don’t have a protein deficiency.

What we DO have a is a fiber deficiency, as an estimated 95% of all Americans aren’t getting the recommended amount of daily fiber in their diets, which leads to all sorts of health issues.

So why aren’t we focused on getting more fiber, which is a more natural thing to add into our baked goods and treats anyway?

It’s a good question, and one we’re glad the @nytimes and wellness experts are finally starting to ask. by @enjoyjustdate

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6 days ago

You know what macronutrient 90% of Americans aren’t actually getting enough of?

Fiber.

(And our chocolate chips have 20g per cup.)

Though protein seems to be all anyone in the wellness world can talk about, leading to excess protein being stuffed into all sorts or products that don’t have a natural source of protein.

Just because it’s trending doesn’t mean you actually need more of it in your diet 😁💜 by @enjoyjustdate

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6 days ago

This dream Just Date x Noosh Kneads collab is sticking around one more month: Pomegranate Crumb challah is officially a flavor of the month through October. No crumby endings here.

Two women-owned businesses that share the same passion and value for real ingredients over shortcuts. Order yours now. by @enjoyjustdate

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7 days ago

Welcome to In the Kitchen with Tika, Episode 1!  The first day of fall was officially this week, but we’re not ready to say goodbye to summer produce just yet—especially with all those gorgeous tomatoes still bursting with flavor at the farmer’s market.

We recently got together with our newest Just Date investor @tikasumpter to make some of our favorite treats (both sweet and savory), and found out that a classic tomato mozz sandwich drizzled with balsamic, Just Date Syrup and a touch of Pom is a staple in both of our households.

While a lot of people use Date Syrup to replace honey or maple syrup in their morning beverages or favorite treats, it’s actually THE secret ingredient in many chef’s kitchens to add a truly delicious boost of flavor to savory dishes.   If you haven’t tried Just Date Syrup or Pomegranate Syrup yet, head to the link in our stories to get a bundle shipped to your door!

And let us know if you’d come to our sandwich shop? by @enjoyjustdate

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11 days ago

Compared to traditional white sugar, which has no traceable nutrients, Date Sugar is packed with 48 grams of fiber per cup, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants— all of which slow down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream and add a nutritious boost to any treat.

Here's how to make or share this recipe with someone who's looking for a simple, healthy sugar swap:

Ingredients:
¾ cup date sugar
¾ cup cornmeal
¾ cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup olive oil
2 eggs
1.5 cups blueberries
Avocado oil spray

To make:
1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients – yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients – date sugar, cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
3. Grease a cake pan with a light spray of avocado oil, and pour the cake batter into the pan.
4. Sprinkle the top of the cake with blueberries. Bake for 40 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.

Want a little welcome gift to try Date Sugar for the first time?

Comment “Date Sugar” and we’ll send it to your inbox! by @enjoyjustdate

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18 days ago

It’s what makes it so very special 🥰

Just chocolate + dates = a superfood with all the indulgence and none of the guilt. by @enjoyjustdate

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21 days ago

Upgrading PSL, chai is in the house 🍂☕️🎃

Hot Chai meets Pumpkin Cream on days its too warm for a PSL & too chilly for ice cream 🍨

Naturally sweetened with dates, this is perfect for when you crave something filling yet satisfying 🍂

Ingredients:
1/4 cup frozen pumpkin puree
1 banana
2 figs
1 scoop collagen @weliveconscious
1/4 cup milk @malkorganics
1/4 cup chai concentrate
1/2 tsp cinnamon & nutmeg (each)
Pinch clove powder
Few ice cubes

Toppings: date syrup @enjoyjustdate, gf protein donut @drumrollsnacks, sorghum granola @sevensundayscereal

Blend all ingredients. Add few spoons yogurt if you like the smoothie texture to be thicker. For chai cold foam, steep soy (or whole) milk in chai & use electric frother to foam. Pour smoothie into glass and top with chai cold foam along with your favorite toppings! Don’t forget the granola bc that makes it!

Enjoy this yummy healthy fall shake ☕️🎃

#fallrecipes #pumpkinseason #healthy by @enjoyjustdate

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23 days ago

Recent work for the delicious @enjoyjustdate 😄 Swipe to the end for a look behind the scenes!

#stopmotion #foodphotography #brandphotography #productphotography #creative by @enjoyjustdate

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a month ago

What’s your theory on why we can’t get enough banana bread?

Now you know ours!

By swapping out refined sugar for Just Date sugar, you can make an actually healthy banana bread AND meet your fiber goals 💪

Save this for breakfast this week or share with someone you love ❤️

Ingredients
    •    1/2 cup butter or vegan butter, softened
    •    1 cup Just Date Sugar
    •    2 eggs, beaten
    •    3 bananas, mashed into a smooth puree
    •    1.5 cups almond flour
    •    1 tsp baking soda
    •    1/2 tsp salt
    •    1/2 tsp vanilla
    •    Optional: 1/2 cup Just Date dark chocolate chips or walnuts

Recipe
    1    Cream butter and date sugar together until smooth.
    2    Beat in eggs, then mix in mashed banana.
    3    Fold in almond flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla.
    4    Stir in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
    5    Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
    6    Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. by @enjoyjustdate

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Can we bring simply gorgeous images of real food back to the feed?

You know, things that make you stop and drool and admire the artistry and story behind the dish?

Reels are great and all, but gripping stills with things made by hand are truly a form of human art.

No?! Yes?! Who’s with us?!

📸 by @champagneandcookies for our epic website revamp coming soon!

🥞made with Just Date sugar and love 💜 by @enjoyjustdate

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