Potassium is a friend for your nervous system (1) Fibre for a happy gut (1) (1) 30g dried fruit can count as an occasional alternative to a 150g serve of fruit. Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend eating 2 serves of fruit per day as part of a healthy balanced diet. What's inside matters This could be the start of a naturally sweet Banana & Date loaf, protein ball or Chicken & Date tagine. If you want to take things up a notch, place an almond in a date, wrap with bacon and grill till crisp for a party snack that'll leave your guests amazed. 1 serve of fruit = 7 pitted dates