Natalie Portman walks the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on May 13, 2015. The actress recently signed on for the role of Jackie Kennedy in a new biopic. Reuters. Minka Kelly, pictured here at the Los Angeles premiere of Lee Daniels' The Butler on Aug. 12, 2013, played Jackie Kennedy in the film.
Where to Find & How to Use Medjool Dates. Medjool dates can be found in your local grocery store in the fresh and/or dried fruit aisle. Dried Medjool dates are also likely to be found at your nearest health store, often in the bulk section, which will give you the greatest amount of dried dates for the lowest price.
Available both fresh and dried, dates can be substituted for raisins in baked goods, combined with nuts and rolled oats in granola or used as a sweet counterpoint in chicken- or lamb-based stews. Deglet noor dates are the most commonly consumed variety in the United States, but other types like Medjool and Khala dates are equally nutritious. Dietary Fiber A 1/4-cup serving of dried or fresh dates contains 3 grams of dietary fiber. This amount supplies 14 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of fiber for adult men and women following a 2,000-calorie diet.