Hearing the name of sweet and sour tamarind, my mouth starts watering. Its sweet and sour taste makes any dish tasty. It is often used in making golgappa water and tamarind chutney. And to be honest, there are some dishes which cannot be imagined without tamarind. But do you know that tamarind is not only beneficial for taste but also for health. According to expert Lavneet Kaur, tamarind can do wonders for problems like cholesterol and BP. Let us know about this in detail.
Nutrients found in tamarind
Talking about the nutrients found in tamarind, important nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Flavonoids are found in it.
How is tamarind helpful in cholesterol and BP problems?
Tamarind is an excellent source of potassium. Apart from this, it also contains a good amount of magnesium. Both potassium and magnesium help control blood pressure. Potassium relaxes the walls of blood vessels. These help in keeping the blood vessels healthy from the inside. This helps in maintaining blood pressure. At the same time, it contains polyphenols like flavonoids which can help in controlling cholesterol levels.
The antioxidants present in it, especially Vitamin C, flavonoids, and carotene, are a good source of Vitamin B complex and improve and strengthen the immune system. Apart from this, it acts as an antiseptic and cleaning agent. Controls digestive and intestinal disorders.
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