Tamarind Juice: Health Benefits and Recipe
As a child, Tamarind juice was one of my favourite DIY recipes as it was super simple to make. Just thinking about the gem unlocks a huge part of my childhood memories. Here is my do to and easy to try recipe. It is budget friendly, super healthy, refreshing and tasty. First, let me start by sharing the benefits of Tamarind.
- Tamarind juice is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, promoting overall health and well-being. They help protect the liver from damage.
- Tamarind Juice can boost fertility and libido due to its high content of certain nutrients like zinc and vitamin C, which are essential for reproductive health.
- If you are pregnant, you may want to give tamarind juice a try. It is rumoured to help with morning sickness and helps to relieve pregnancy constipation as it is high in fibre.
- May help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health due to its fiber and polyphenol content.
- Can aid in weight management by promoting feelings of fullness and reducing calorie intake.
- Supports healthy blood sugar levels and may help manage diabetes due to its ability to improve insulin sensitivity.
- May contribute to overall skin health, promoting collagen production and reducing signs of aging when consumed regularly.
TAMARIND JUICE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Tamarind fruit
- Cloves
- Ginger
- Sugar or Honey
- Ice cubes (Optional)
Procedure
- Add some hot water and soak dry tamarind fruit in water for a couple of hours.
- With your hands, extract as much pulp as you can. Alternatively, you can put in a bottle and shake thoroughly.
- Strain the juice and discard the seeds.
- Blend Ginger and cloves with water.
- Strain the mixture and add your tamarind juice.
- The mixture might be a little thick, you may want to add some more water to your desired thickness.
- Add sugar or honey to sweeten.
- Serve chilled
Would you give this a try?
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