Prune and Date Fruits Seed as Warehouse of Antiproliferative Agents

Since the dawn of time, medicinal plants have been the foundation of health care around the world. Large-scale dietary changes have been observed recently due to the homogeneity and urbanization of eating behaviors, which has led to a reduction in the diversity of our global food system. The way we think about the food system has changed, and now we prioritize more food at cheaper rates. It is crucial to realize that dietary diversity ensures a balanced supply of the missing nutrients in the diet, supporting optimum nutrition. Life requires carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and protein. The fruit intake recommendations can be easily met by eating prunes and dates. The distinct range of phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and minerals included in prunes and dates may contribute to their positive impact on human health. The proximate composition, mineral, vitamin, and phytochemical contents of prunes and dates are critical for determining their nutritional relevance. The chemical composition of the feed determines its potential nutritive value as well as feed quality. Because many medical plant species are also consumed as food in addition to their medicinal effects, determining their nutritional significance can aid in determining their value. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo evaluation have been justified to validate prunes and dates as efficient foods for the purpose of preventing and treating cancer. The fruit and seeds of prunes and dates are rich in antioxidant elements, but they have not yet been thoroughly evaluated as potential functional food ingredients for antiproliferative agents.