Controlling cholesterol to promoting digestion; many benefits of tamarind
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- Tamarind of imli not only adds a touch of tang to your meals, but also safeguards you against many chronic diseases.
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"In the vibrant world of superfoods, there is one gem that often goes unnoticed—the humble tamarind. This unassuming fruit not only adds a tangy twist to our dishes but also packs a nutritional punch that is worth celebrating," says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her recent Instagram post.(Shutterstock)
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Tamarind is a good source of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenes, vitamin B complex. It helps in improving and strengthening the immune system. (Freepik)
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Tamarind is an excellent source of potassium which is used for controlling the heart rate and balancing fluid. (Freepik)
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It contains polyphenols like flavonoids, some of which can help regulate cholesterol levels. Plus, it is relatively high in magnesium that helps in maintaining blood pressure. (Freepik)
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Tamarindienal, a compound isolated from the fruit, exhibits antifungal activity. (Freepik)
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Tamarind acts as a tonic, carminative, antiseptic, cleaning agent and febrifuge and regulates the malfunctioning of intestines and other organs of digestion.
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