Tamarind, the new fruit on your menu
What is Tamarind? Have you ever heard of these incredible exotic fruit? Well Tamarind is a sticky brown acidic pulp from the pod of a tree of the pea family, widely used as a flavouring in Asian cooking. It is also a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa.
Known for its sweet and tangy taste, Tamarind is used all over the world to make chutneys, stews, sauces, and even desserts. But apart from giving your food a burst of flavour, tamarind comes with a lot of health benefits as well. From boosting your immunity to keeping your liver and heart safe from diseases, tamarind does your health a world of good.
- Helps in weight loss
Tamarind is rich in fiber and has no fat content. Studies suggest that eating tamarind daily might actually help in weight reduction since it contains flavonoids and polyphenols.
- Prevents peptic ulcers
Peptic ulcers can be very painful. These are basically sores that appear in the inner lining of the stomach and small intestine. Thanks to the polyphenolic compounds found in tamarind, this fruit can prevent these ulcers.
- Effective in managing diabetes
Tamarind seed extracts are anti-inflammatory in nature and they are even said to stabilize blood sugar levels and reverse the damage of the pancreatic tissue in those suffering from diabetes.
- Helps with digestion
Tamarind has been used since ancient times as a laxative because of its tartaric acid, malic acid, and potassium content. Its ability to relax abdominal muscles is why it is also used as a remedy for diarrhoea.
What can you make with this fruit? You can start with some Tamarind juice, which are very high in antioxidants, prevents atherosclerosis, rich in magnesium, promotes weight loss, good for nerve function, maintains blood pressure, promotes fluoride excretion, helpful for eyes, purifies the blood, is anti-diabetic, and good for the skin.
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