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Healthy benefits tamrind
Heart health: Tamarind is great for your heart because it lowers blood cholesterol and blood pressure. In fact, it has also been shown to have a positive effect in reducing harmful LDL cholesterol. The potassium content in Imli helps lower blood pressure, while the Vitamin C in it neutralises harmful free radicals.

Digestion: Imli has always been used in Ayurvedic medicines to cure digestion issues. Tamarind stimulates bile production that leads to quicker and efficient digestion. It is also rich in fibre, which adds bulks to stools and helps easy bowel movements. It is hence used as a natural laxative and interestingly works for some cases of diarrhoea as well since it has natural binding agents like gums and pectins.

Rich in nutrients: Tamarind is rich in a number of essential nutrients. For instance, if you eat 100 grams of tamarind a day, you will get 36% of thiamin, 35% of iron, 23% of magnesium and 16% of phosphorus recommended for you daily. It also has plenty of niacin, calcium, vitamin C, copper, and pyridoxine. It also has many antioxidants essential for good health.

Weight loss aid: Tamarind contains a compound called Hydroxy Citric Acid that prevents an enzyme in your body from storing fat. This acid also reduces appetite by upping serotonin neurotransmitter levels. So effective is tamarind in weight loss that there are many studies being conducted on it.

Good for nerve function: Tamarind contains the B vitamin Thiamine that is essential for the proper functioning of nerves and development of muscles. Make sure you include some tamarind in your diet every day to get its benefits.