Benefits of Tamarind
siyambala(Sinhalese) or tamarind is unarguably a mouth watering fruit. No big surprise
it has a very special place in Sri lankan kitchens. Tamarind is added
into chutney, jam, pickles and that's only the tip of the iceberg. The
uses of this profound fruit, goes beyond the kitchen. Tamarind can be
used to nourish your skin and hair. It is rich in vitamins like Vitamin C
and cancer prevention agents like carotene, minerals, magnesium and
potassium.
Tamarind has long been viewed as a purgative, and its fiber content most likely has something to do with it. Eating tamarind as a fruit or adding it into your dishes as a spice can improve the function of your digestive system. Tamarind is a substance that can help to break down food quicker, and the fiber in tamarind and the gastric juices help to accelerate digestion.
Studies have found that tamarind can lower cholesterol levels. Once again the fiber content in tamarind unquestionably has something to do with that too.
One of the noteworthy vitamins of tamarind is the B complex. Thiamine, a standout amongst the essential parts of that vitamin family, is found in high amounts in tamarind. Thiamine has the ability to enhance nerve function and muscle growth which will help you to stay fit and healthy.
Tamarind is good for inflammation, sprains, joint pain, rheumatism and gout. It is also good for burning sensation of eyes. In fact it is believed that tamarind even has the ability to improve vision.
Tamarind has long been viewed as a purgative, and its fiber content most likely has something to do with it. Eating tamarind as a fruit or adding it into your dishes as a spice can improve the function of your digestive system. Tamarind is a substance that can help to break down food quicker, and the fiber in tamarind and the gastric juices help to accelerate digestion.
Studies have found that tamarind can lower cholesterol levels. Once again the fiber content in tamarind unquestionably has something to do with that too.
One of the noteworthy vitamins of tamarind is the B complex. Thiamine, a standout amongst the essential parts of that vitamin family, is found in high amounts in tamarind. Thiamine has the ability to enhance nerve function and muscle growth which will help you to stay fit and healthy.
Tamarind is good for inflammation, sprains, joint pain, rheumatism and gout. It is also good for burning sensation of eyes. In fact it is believed that tamarind even has the ability to improve vision.