9- Packed With Potent Antioxidants
Scientists are discovering that tamarind is packed with potent antioxidants that can help boost your immunity, reduce inflammation and aid digestion. The active antioxidant compounds in tamarind are called polyphenols and flavonoids. These powerful molecules fight free radicals, unstable molecules linked to numerous diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. It also contains gallic acid, which has antimicrobial properties that help stave off bacterial infections.
The most common way to consume tamarind is by making it into a paste or syrup but you can also buy it in powder form or add fresh fruit to salads, curries and other dishes.