Published 22:36 IST, December 26th 2019
Tamarind's Health Benefits | Here are 3 Reasons to add it to your diet
Tamarind is known to have many health benefits. Here are some of the many reasons why it should be added to your diet. Continue reading to know more.
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Tamarind is sour and sweet fruit and has been widely used in Indian recipes since s. tree is native to tropical Africa. Arabs and Persians picked ingredient from peninsula and named it Tamar Hind which means Indian Date. Along with Indian recipes, tamarind has also been used in or Asian and Middle Eastern delicacies. fruit is also kwn to have many health benefits. extracts from this fruit are kwn to treat snake bites, malaria and even diabetes in ancient times. In India, tamarind is popularly kwn as ambli, imli and even chinch.
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Here are some of health benefits of tamarind
1. Aids weight loss
Tamarind is kwn to lower bad cholesterol and increase good one which is found in plasma. This is considered to be helpful in losing weight and also control obesity. As obesity is connected to heart, liver and also kidney. Also, tamarind extracts are kwn to be reducing activity of fatty acid synthases.
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2. Constipation and stomach ache
Tamarind is also said to help relieve constipation and also improve digestion process. high amount of malic and tartaric acids present in tamarind makes it laxative. Often diarrhoea and constipation cause abdominal pain which is said to be cured with tamarind bark and root extracts.
3. Controls diabetes and hyperglycemia
inflammation of pancreas cells is main cause of diabetes. Tamarind produces inflammatory chemicals which can protect pancreas from dam which is caused by inflammation. seeds of fruit can boost production of new cells in pancreas.
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Disclaimer: content provided above is for information purpose. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek advice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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22:36 IST, December 26th 2019