#AskTheExpert In general, doctor told that need gap between iron and calcium supplements. Milk contains calcium and dates contains iron. can we drink dates syrup with milk? will it benefit or not?

A. Hi Mom, If you mix dates syrup in milk, the absorption of iron gets affected to a small extent. You can use the dates syrup as an accompaniment with roti, bread, mix with oats porridge etc. You can also eat the syrup as it is and drink a glass of warm water or lemon juice.