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The Many Health Benefits of African Velvet Tamarind

  The Many Health Benefits of African Velvet Tamarind   Tamarind is a sweet, tart and tangy tropical fruit that has many health benefits, including reducing inflammation and cholesterol levels, preventing diabetes and cancer and boosting your immune system. African velvet tamarind originates from the Ivory Coast and has been consumed in many parts of Africa for hundreds of years to treat various diseases, ailments and conditions. It is especially popular in West Africa, where it’s referred to as the king of medicinal plants due to its beneficial effects on the body. Learn more about the many health benefits of African velvet tamarind below!   Highly Nutritious Because tamarind is so high in fibre , vitamins, and minerals—including calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese and potassium—it’s a great source of nutrients for adults and children alike. If you suffer from anaemia or vitamin deficiency due to digestive issues such as leaky gut syndrome or Crohn’s disea...