IMLI ( Tamarind )

Basic Info:

It’s native to Africa but also grows in India and Pakistan and many other tropical regions. The tree produces bean-like pods filled with seeds surrounded by a fibrous pulp. The pulp of the young fruit is green and sour. As it ripens, the juicy pulp becomes paste-like and more sweet-sour.

Nutritional Value:

Tamarind is high in many nutrients. A single cup (120 grams) of the pulp contains:

• Magnesium: 28% of the RDI.
• Potassium: 22% of the RDI.
• Iron: 19% of the RDI.
• Calcium: 9% of the RDI.
• Phosphorus: 14% of the RDI.
• Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 34% of the RDI.
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 11% of the RDI.
• Vitamin B3 (niacin): 12% of the RDI.
• Trace amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), copper and selenium.

It also contains 6 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and 1 gram of fat. This comes with a total of 287 calories, almost all of which are from sugar.

Health Benefits:

• Maintains digestive health
• Improves blood circulation
• Induces weight loss
• Boosts immunity
• Its anti-inflammatory properties are known to reduce problems like arthritis, joint pain, rheumatic conditions and gout. It is mostly used in herbal remedies for curing inflammation.
•  Improves your eye health