Tamarind, 100 g

Tamarind – a legume plant. Its fruit is also called "Indian date". It originates from East Africa. Today, tamarind can be found throughout tropical Asia. In the wild, it is only found in Sudan.

The fruit is a curved pod that tapers to a point. Under the thin, brownish-brown skin is the pulp and hard brown seeds.

Tamarind contains a large amount of thiamine – vitamins necessary for nerve impulse transmission and the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. These nutrients also positively affect the digestive system.

Tamarind also contains a large amount of potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the heart and smooth muscles. In addition, the fruit contains iron, which is necessary for faster and more efficient oxygen delivery to the body's cells. Tamarind has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, and it also reduces cholesterol levels. The fruit has anti-inflammatory and restorative properties.

It has been experimentally proven that tamarind is beneficial for people with diabetes, but only when consumed in small quantities. Tamarind is used to make various medicines used in the treatment of many different diseases. The fruit is an excellent antifungal agent.