Boost Your Health with Tamarind
I have so many fond memories of my childhood days of hanging out with friends in the neighborhood playing games, going swimming, bike riding, playing ball, etc…
But it is so amazing how the years have passed and even though I can’t turn back the hands of time I will always have those childhood memories to cherish as long as I live.
One of my fondest childhood memories, however, was having summer breaks, no school which meant staying up late at night and sleeping a little longer. But what made summer break really great was going for tamarind with my friends.
In my neighborhood, there were several of these trees and yes you guess right we would be around those tamarind trees trying to collect as much tamarind as possible, stuffing our pockets, filling paper bags and for those who didn’t have pockets or paper bags would carry as much as their little hands would allow.
One of the things we loved doing was making tamarind source, tamarind source is a delicious healthy snack that has passed down from generation here on the island where I live. I am from the sunny tropical island of the Bahamas but I live in the capital which is Nassau and you guess right again nothing but beautiful beaches, white sand, crystal clear waters, and beautiful blue skies. This is a real island paradise.
Now back to my story on tamarind.
Health Benefits Of Tamarind
Give this a try trust me you will love it.
Tamarind source recipe
1. 1-2 cups of tamarind.
2. 2-4 tablespoons of brown sugar.
3. 2-3 cups of water.
4. A small pot.
- Remove the tamarind from the shell and place it in the pot, add water and place the pot on the stove
- Turn heat on, bringing to a boil gradually stirring
- Next turn heat to medium gradually stirring
- Let simmer until the source thickens
- Turn off heat allow to cool and then add brown sugar. This makes a deliciously healthy snack and is so mouthwatering. Some persons prefer to eat their tamarind source cold but I love to eat this healthy snack warm
Vitamin content of tamarind
Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Niacin, Thiamin, Magnesium, Flavonoids, Carotene, Zinc
Health Benefits Of Tamarind
There are many health benefits of tamarinds. Here are just a few reasons why you should add tamarind to your diet.
1. Boost immunity.
2. Promotes heart health.
3. Aids in weight loss.
4. Improves digestion.
5. Promotes healthy hair and skin.
6. It improves nerve functions.
7. It is believed to act as a blood purifier.
8. Fights cancers.
9. Controls cholesterol level.
10. It helps manage diabetes.
11. It is believed to cure mouth ulcers.
12. Contributes to proper blood circulation.
The list of benefits seems to be endless with the health benefits of making tamarind a part of your diet.
The final word
I love, tamarind not only because of the taste but because of how beneficial this fruit can be so why not give it a try? I know you will love it as you take your health to the next level with this wonder of nature that’s packed with so much goodness.
About the author
Norman loves being in the garden, both at home and for his job....
he is 'Natures Little helper' being outdoors, growing his vegetables and flowers from an early age.
Now having spent over 22 years in the profession he want to give some of his knowledge to others...
his vast array of hints and tips you will find scattered over this site will help you no end growing plants in your garden.
Hi Norman,
I’ve never heard of Tamarind before I read your article. This fruit looks delicious! I will ask tomorrow to the owner of the supermarket where I usually do shopping if he knows this fruit and if he sells it. I can’t wait to taste it! Does it grow only in the Bahamas? Maybe that’s the reason I have never seen it until now:)
Thank you for this excellent post!
Hello so good to see you. Tamarind is really good and has such nutrients that is so beneficial. Tamarind loves warm weather. I live in a tropical region where the tamarind tree grows very well. hopefully you will find this at your local supermarket. Please let me know how the search goes. All the best of success. have Good day.
Honestly I have never heard of Tamarind. I read a lot of herb articles and can say I have never heard of it. I am glad I came across this post tho. Can this be bought as an extract? I take a variety of herbs and would like to include this into my regimen. I see it has a variety of health benefits of which could be very usefull for a lot of people. Thumbs up on a very interesting article.
Hello Mike it is so good to see you. Tamarind is so beneficial and taste amazing. I have never seen it as and extract in the local supermarkets because every where on the island has tons of trees but you can check with your local supermarket or even order from amazon they should have it.Please let me know how to goes, I am so happy tat I could help. All the best to you and have a good day.