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Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by Benbeezy: 1:28pm On Jul 16, 2018
Tamarind is a type of fruit that is very prominent is tropical countries, frequently. This tamarind fruit, is used in many dishes around the world. However, due to its unique properties, it found its way to be an important part of ancient remedies and also medicine. Moreover, It provides a kind of sour flavor. Tamarind is a hardwood tree known scientifically as Tamarindus indica. Though, It's native to Africa but also grows in India, Pakistan and many other tropical regions.

The Tamarind fruit appears to be in a pod which when opened provides you with a sticky pulp and seeds which are dark brown in color. Tamarind is used as an important part of cooking, and has been stated that a bit amount of it used, will offer you an increase of flavor, so it’s vital that you not overact with it. Its intense sweet and tangy flavor possibly a little bit complex to work with.

Health Benefit Of Tamarind

The fruit is widely used in cooking, such that there still exist recipes to be discovered which you could add it to. Some uses it to make stews, sauces, and also chutneys. Some users even experiment a few desserts with it.

However, in whatever way you choose to consume it, here are the explanations why you need to give its sticky goodness a chance.

1. Reduces Weight

If you looking for a sure method to get rid of several unwanted fats and few kilos, then go for tamarind, it might simply be right for you. Tamarind doesn't have any fat content and it is very rich in fiber, which we in fact know that it cannot be absorbed by the body. This fruit called tamarind as been researched on thoroughly and one study proved that taking in tamarind daily helps in the reduction of weight. And this is due to the fact that it contains plentiful amount of flavonoids and polyphenols. It also includes hydroxycritic acid, proven to satiate one’s appetite. This is because of its capability to suppress amylase the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into fat.

Simply just add it to any drinks you are taking or perhaps to dishes.

2. Strengthen the Heart

It's like the tamarind fruit is a heart friendly fruit. The presence of flavonoids in the fruit founded through a study, reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol and then raised HDL “good” cholesterol levels. This also stop the buildup of triglycerides (a kind of fat) in the blood. It is helpful against blood pressure because of its high potassium content.

3. Improves Digestion

If you do experience abdominal and constipation problems, and you have difficulty with them frequently, sorrow no more because tamarind will solve your abdominal problem. Even in traditional medicine, tamarind is frequently used as laxative. People found out that the fruit also contains potassium, malic acid, and tartaric acid. This fruit has the ability to tranquilize the abdominal muscles, which makes it to be used for treating diarrhea.

Preparing Tamarind Juice For Constipation

Ingredients:

1. one and a half cups tamarind pulp
2. Honey
3. Lemon juice
4. Hot water

Method

(i) Mix all the ingredients and let it rest overnight. Strain the pulp and keep the juice in the frigde.
(ii) Drink a glass of tamarind juice right before going to bed and have one more in the morning.

4. Aids Diabetes


So many number of individuals experience diabetes every year. And once you obtained it you cannot look for treatment to help it become disappear, you just have to cope with it by controlling your sugar levels more cautiously. The good news is that an extract from the tamarind fruit has been found to be anti-inflammatory in nature. Also, this extract has the ability of stabilizing blood sugar levels as well as perhaps help to reverse the damages caused by diabetes ( for example, the damage of the pancreatic tissue). An enzyme present in tamarind which is known as alpha-amylase is also recognized to decrease the level of blood glucose.

5. Prevents And Treats Peptic Ulcers

Peptic Ulcers has been known to cause pains in the small intestines and also unpleasant sore in the stomach. A lot of people with ulcers are always cautious about anything citrus as it can certainly disturb their stomach. It’s completely a distinct case with peptic ulcers and tamarind. Since we know already that tamarind contains polyphenolic compounds, it's extract has a protective and defensive effect towards ulcer. Continue Reading @ HERE!!!

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Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by nonix22(m): 10:17pm On Feb 17, 2019
Very informative post
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by franchasng: 7:06am On Feb 18, 2019
Benbeezy:
Tamarind is a type of fruit that is very prominent is tropical countries, frequently. This tamarind fruit, is used in many dishes around the world. However, due to its unique properties, it found its way to be an important part of ancient remedies and also medicine. Moreover, It provides a kind of sour flavor. Tamarind is a hardwood tree known scientifically as Tamarindus indica. Though, It's native to Africa but also grows in India, Pakistan and many other tropical regions.

The Tamarind fruit appears to be in a pod which when opened provides you with a sticky pulp and seeds which are dark brown in color. Tamarind is used as an important part of cooking, and has been stated that a bit amount of it used, will offer you an increase of flavor, so it’s vital that you not overact with it. Its intense sweet and tangy flavor possibly a little bit complex to work with.

Health Benefit Of Tamarind

The fruit is widely used in cooking, such that there still exist recipes to be discovered which you could add it to. Some uses it to make stews, sauces, and also chutneys. Some users even experiment a few desserts with it.

However, in whatever way you choose to consume it, here are the explanations why you need to give its sticky goodness a chance.

1. Reduces Weight

If you looking for a sure method to get rid of several unwanted fats and few kilos, then go for tamarind, it might simply be right for you. Tamarind doesn't have any fat content and it is very rich in fiber, which we in fact know that it cannot be absorbed by the body. This fruit called tamarind as been researched on thoroughly and one study proved that taking in tamarind daily helps in the reduction of weight. And this is due to the fact that it contains plentiful amount of flavonoids and polyphenols. It also includes hydroxycritic acid, proven to satiate one’s appetite. This is because of its capability to suppress amylase the enzyme that turns carbohydrates into fat.

Simply just add it to any drinks you are taking or perhaps to dishes.

2. Strengthen the Heart

It's like the tamarind fruit is a heart friendly fruit. The presence of flavonoids in the fruit founded through a study, reduces LDL “bad” cholesterol and then raised HDL “good” cholesterol levels. This also stop the buildup of triglycerides (a kind of fat) in the blood. It is helpful against blood pressure because of its high potassium content.

3. Improves Digestion

If you do experience abdominal and constipation problems, and you have difficulty with them frequently, sorrow no more because tamarind will solve your abdominal problem. Even in traditional medicine, tamarind is frequently used as laxative. People found out that the fruit also contains potassium, malic acid, and tartaric acid. This fruit has the ability to tranquilize the abdominal muscles, which makes it to be used for treating diarrhea.

Preparing Tamarind Juice For Constipation

Ingredients:

1. one and a half cups tamarind pulp
2. Honey
3. Lemon juice
4. Hot water

Method

(i) Mix all the ingredients and let it rest overnight. Strain the pulp and keep the juice in the frigde.
(ii) Drink a glass of tamarind juice right before going to bed and have one more in the morning.

4. Aids Diabetes


So many number of individuals experience diabetes every year. And once you obtained it you cannot look for treatment to help it become disappear, you just have to cope with it by controlling your sugar levels more cautiously. The good news is that an extract from the tamarind fruit has been found to be anti-inflammatory in nature. Also, this extract has the ability of stabilizing blood sugar levels as well as perhaps help to reverse the damages caused by diabetes ( for example, the damage of the pancreatic tissue). An enzyme present in tamarind which is known as alpha-amylase is also recognized to decrease the level of blood glucose.

5. Prevents And Treats Peptic Ulcers

Peptic Ulcers has been known to cause pains in the small intestines and also unpleasant sore in the stomach. A lot of people with ulcers are always cautious about anything citrus as it can certainly disturb their stomach. It’s completely a distinct case with peptic ulcers and tamarind. Since we know already that tamarind contains polyphenolic compounds, it's extract has a protective and defensive effect towards ulcer. Continue Reading @ [url=https://www.olowusblog.com/2018/07/top-10-health-benefit-of-tamarind-fruit.html] HERE!!! [/url
what's the local name in Nigeria
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by Rafaelbeulah: 12:24pm On Feb 19, 2019
franchasng:
what's the local name in Nigeria
Tsamiya...hausa
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by franchasng: 12:31pm On Feb 19, 2019
Rafaelbeulah:

Tsamiya...hausa
Oh I see, is it readily available in the markets in Nigeria Or where can one buy it pls
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by Rafaelbeulah: 12:53pm On Feb 19, 2019
[quote author=franchasng post=75890121]Oh I see, is it readily available in the markets in Nigeria Or where can one buy it pls[/quo
Very much available. Ask those mallams selling dried herbs and stuff. women too.
Tell me if you cannot find them. where do you stay?
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by franchasng: 12:57pm On Feb 19, 2019
[quote author=Rafaelbeulah post=75890859][/quote]not around, I will tell someone to check and if I don't find it, may need u to help me buy and send to someone in Lagos, will send you the money, thanks a lot
Re: Top 10 Health Benefit Of Tamarind Fruit, Juice, And Seeds by Rafaelbeulah: 9:10am On Feb 22, 2019
wink
franchasng:
not around, I will tell someone to check and if I don't find it, may need u to help me buy and send to someone in Lagos, will send you the money, thanks a lot

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