{"id":10691,"date":"2019-09-08T06:32:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T06:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=10691"},"modified":"2021-06-29T19:05:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T19:05:41","slug":"16-amazing-benefits-of-tamarind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/16-amazing-benefits-of-tamarind\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Amazing Benefits of Tamarind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tamarind comes from a fruit-bearing tree that originated in tropical Africa. This leguminous tree produces a delicious fruit that comes in a pod. The pod looks like a larger version of a pea pod but is brown and much drier. The pulp inside of the pod is the edible part of the fruit that is used for a variety of purposes in cooking all over the world. Tamarind is a mixture of sweet, sour and tart flavors. It can be eaten on its own raw, or it can be concentrated and turned into a paste, pulp or liquid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flavor profile is very strong so most people choose to dilute it by adding spices, water or other additives. Tamarind is also a common base for various sauces and dishes in many ethnic cuisines. Aside from its flavor profile, Tamarind has a wide range of health benefits that make is a good choice for health-conscious consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Helps With Weight Loss<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind pulp helps to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol <\/a>in the body while also increasing the levels of good cholesterol in the blood. LDL is directly linked with weight-related illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease, and fatty liver. Diets that include tamarind pulp encourage the body to burn more fat and also helps to prevent the formation of additional adipose tissue. Fatty acid synthase is the enzyme in the body that is responsible for the formation of fat (adipose tissue), in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind extracts block the activity of this enzyme which helps the body to burn existing fat while also encouraging muscle growth. Tamarind is a concentrated form, such as a paste or liquid will also keep lipids from being oxidized by free radicals. When soaked and mixed with water, Tamarind is an effective appetite suppressant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Stomach Ache & Constipation Relief<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind contains high amounts of potassium bitartrate, malic acid, and tartaric acid. These ingredients work together to help relieve constipation naturally. Diarrhea <\/a>and constipation are both causes of stomach pain, the bark from tamarind has been proven as an effective way to reduce cramps, and other abdominal aches. When mixed with black pepper and cumin, then paste of Tamarind works to help aid healthy digestion and promote regular bowel movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind also has lots of insoluble fiber which effectively bulks the stool while it being bilious substance helps your small intestine to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and healthy fat from your food. For those who suffer from chronic constipation, a daily dose of Tamarind will work as a laxative by activating the soluble fibers in the fruit soften hard stool. Tamarind has also been used for many years as a treatment for people who are suffering from chronic diarrhea or traveler’s diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Heals Liver Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are suffering from chronic inflammation often face liver damage. There are several studies that show that tamarind seed extract or tamarind paste can help reduce the amount of oxidative stress in the body. This is great news for people with arthritis and osteoarthritis <\/a>as the fruit has very little side effects when compared to the vast number of benefits offered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind extract has active procyanidins that work to reverse the effects of free radical damage that are found in the liver. Many studies also show that the levels of total thiols, glutathione, reductase, and glutathione peroxidase are also reduced in people who supplement with Tamarind. The higher the levels of these inflammatory markers in the blood, the more damage to the liver from oxidative stress can be expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind also has a wide variety of minerals such as iron, nickel, copper, and manganese that offer your body a boost in the fight against oxidative stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Boost Heart Health<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the pulp of a Tamarind is dried and then consumed, the effects of the mixture are good for your heart. People suffering from hypertension <\/a>can benefit greatly from the anti-hypertensive effects of dried tamarind pulp. Fresh tamarind is also known to help reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood while increasing the levels of good cholesterol. Tamarind also is an effective blood pressure reducer in addition to fighting the chances of developing atherosclerosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind can help to control and reduce the symptoms of many cardiovascular diseases. There is also a high amount of fiber in tamarind which helps to manage blood pressure. Potassium is known to reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular system stress, tamarind has it in abundance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals have been linked to several health conditions as well as heart disease. Tamarind is high in vitamin C which is a strong free radical-fighting antioxidant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Control Diabetes &Hyperglycemia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind has been used as an effective natural treatment of diabetes for ages. The enzymes <\/a>in fresh tamarind are able to neutralize hyperglycemia, even in patients with extreme levels of diabetes. Diabetes causes pancreatic cells to become inflamed, especially those that are insulin-producing. The chemicals in tamarind such as TNF-a can help protect the pancreas from damage caused by diabetic inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most people focus on the fruit, the seeds of the tamarind plant also offer health benefits. The seeds can help improve and speed new pancreatic \u00df-cell production which can further help those suffering from diabetes to manage their insulin levels. Tamarind also blocks the enzyme alpha-amylase which also reduces the number of carbohydrates your body absorbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbs are converted into glucose which can increase insulin levels in the body. Magnesium deficiency has also been linked with diabetes, tamarind is rich in magnesium, which can further help those suffering from type 2 diabetes to manage their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Malaria & Microbial Disease Prevention<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many febrifuge options for traditional medications, however, tamarind is the one most commonly used. The leaves from the tamarind are an effective fever reducer and the leaves are also an effective natural treatment for malaria<\/a>. Many plants have specific antimicrobial properties, however, tamarind fruit offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. This makes the fruit a powerful tool against several different microbial diseases and aliments the world over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, tamarind has been proven to inhibit Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus subtilis, Burkholderia pseudomallei,  Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella paratyphi. Along with malaria, several parts of the plant and fruit can be used to help manage fevers that are caused by bacterial infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These parts, when concentrated into an extract, can be used as a simple medication or as an additive to use with other medications to help manage fevers. The anti-inflammatory properties of tamarind are extremely important when treating such ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Exfoliator & Skin Brightener<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of products on the market that will help exfoliate your skin, however many of them are made of harsh chemicals that can increase the signs of aging. Tamarind pulp, on the other hand, is a natural way to get rid of dead skin and toxins <\/a>from the surface without harmful side effects. Tamarind facial scrubs have been around for decades in both commercial and homemade forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women who use tamarind in their facial scrubs have found their skin to be 10 times smoother than scrubs that contain chemicals or unnatural products. Another popular skincare product flooding the beauty industry are those that are able to brighten one’s complexion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of using harsh chemicals that destroy your skin and put you at risk of developing cancer, user tamarind instead. The fruit has a high amount of alpha-hydroxyl acids which will lighten the skin and reduce the signs of environmental damage naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Improve Circulation & Nerve Function<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A large majority of the population is suffering from iron deficiency. Most people are not even unaware that they are not getting enough iron<\/a>. Women are more prone to suffering from iron deficiencies than men, and those in third world countries are especially vulnerable. Tamarind has a high natural iron content, a single serving of which gives a person more than ten times the amount they need daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you get the proper amount of iron daily, your circulation will benefit greatly. When you have proper circulation, your organs and muscles will work more efficiently. Tamarind also has a high concentration of B-complex. This complex, thiamine, helps to regulate, maintain and improve nerve function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying active is the best way to stay healthy, by keeping your nerves in shape, you are able to remain active, develop muscle and keep your reflexes sharp for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Improves Your Immune System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The body\u2019s immune system<\/a> functions as the first line of defense against many viruses and bacteria that you might encounter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re exposed to common diseases such as the flu, whether or not you will be affected by symptoms can depend on how strong or weak your immune system is at that point in time. The strength of your immune system fluctuate over time and can depend on several different factors including how much physical and mental stress you\u2019re under and on things like your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children and the elderly are considered to have a compromised immune system by default and are more at risk. Conditions like HIV can also compromise the immune system in chronic ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adapt your diet to start making a difference in your immune system. Start by adding more healthy and natural things to what you eat every day, beginning with tamarind. It\u2019s great for boosting the immunity fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Can Help Your Dental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that they should take care of their dental health, but at the same time, a lot of people shy away from going to the dentist for sometimes months or years at a time without realizing which impact this can have on their overall health. If you have regular issues with cavities, mouth ulcers, plaque <\/a>or abscesses, then it can affect the rest of your health as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where you have an increased likelihood of mouth abscesses or dental problems, it\u2019s likely that it will affect the rest of your body too. You can develop inflammation and swelling in many other parts of the body as a result of health issues that can be traced down to your mouth or jaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind can do a lot more than just improve your general immune system. It can also help your dental health by cleaning up the inside of your mouth and reducing the likelihood of mouth infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Can Promote Good Sexual Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sexual health is one of the most important aspects of general health, although also one of the health aspects that gets ignored or skipped over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People often don\u2019t think about their sexual health until they have a problem, and many people who have sexual health issues are too self-conscious to visit a doctor about their problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many things that can negatively impact your sexual health ranging from stress through to issues with your blood flow<\/a> or heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anything that impacts your health, can impact your sexual health. If you experience any repeated issues with any aspects of your health, then you can start to increase your intake of healthy, natural foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind can be great for improving circulation, may help the heart and might give your sex life a considerable boost. Where it\u2019s not enough to make a difference to your health, see your doctor in order to find the root cause and what other treatments could help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. May Boost Your Taste Buds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we get older, our taste buds naturally die off. It\u2019s a known fact that children have more refined taste buds than adults, and they can smell and taste a lot better as a result \u2013 and as we get older over time, our taste buds stop being as effective. 
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The elderly will often miss subtle touches to food which someone twenty years younger might have been able to identify in a heartbeat. This is normal and natural, and although it\u2019s impossible to stop your taste buds from dying off entirely, you can slow the process down through natural means and small lifestyle adaptations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these lifestyle <\/a>adaptations include avoiding artificial ingredients such as MSG and including more natural, healthy compounds that boost your body in your diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind is more than just good for your health: It can also help to give your taste buds a boost and helps the tongue and taste buds to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Helps the Brain Heal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is an increasing number of researches out there that supports the idea that tamarind is a great ingredient for your overall health and an even better ingredient for helping the brain <\/a>to heal. Everyone has good days and bad days for their brain, and if you notice that you are having more bad days than good, it\u2019s time to take a closer look at your overall health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different conditions and mental states which can affect how well your brain is able to function. In this way, it\u2019s often true that you are what you eat \u2013 and if you aren\u2019t following a healthy life, you can\u2019t feel at your peak and your brain is likely to take the worst of this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want your brain to feel better, start by including the necessary vitamins and minerals in your diet; one of the best ways to do this is starting with tamarind, which is easily eaten just like this or included in a larger meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Promotes Good Sleeping Patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling to sleep or feeling more tired than you think you should even though you\u2019re getting enough rest, it could signal issues with the rest of your health that should be diagnosed, addressed and treated as soon as possible. If you allow insomnia <\/a>as a symptom to continue for too long, then it can lead to a range of other associated health problems including loss of focus to an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things that you should do if you notice issues with your sleeping pattern is to improve the little things in your general health. Start with your diet, and start with the inclusion of the wonder ingredient tamarind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind is high in vitamins and minerals, which can be greatly beneficial to help your body return back to a normal sleeping pattern and the added immune system boosting effects can help you to feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Helps the Body Process Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A digestive system<\/a> is a complicated machine that can be thrown out of its natural rhythm by the slightest thing in your daily life. There are many different health conditions that can mess with your body\u2019s ability to process the food you take in and it can be a potential disaster for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could mean that even though your body appears to have all of the right components in the right proportions, these might not be absorbing or processing them in the right way. It can lead to lethargy, weight loss, irritability and other long-term illnesses caused as a result of these digestive issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamarind is an excellent ingredient for helping your digestive system return back to normal. There are a lot of things that you can do in order to help your body stay regular, including the inclusion of all-bran flakes to your diet. Combine several \u201chealthy living\u201d methods with one another for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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16. Boosts Your Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though people normally associated carrots with improved vision, the carrot has much less to do with it than you would think about. It\u2019s all about tie vitamins <\/a>and minerals contained in fresh fruits, vegetables and other natural ingredients that can help your health (and your vision) to improve.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get older, your body naturally degenerates \u2013 and while we can\u2019t put a stop to the aging process, we can do a lot when we\u2019re younger and on the way to old age to improve our health and slow down the way our body ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you consume tamarind on a regular basis, it can boost your health with all of the essential vitamins and minerals that your diet was lacking before this. In turn, this can directly help to boost your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined with regular appointments and the inclusion of tamarind it can help your body to be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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