Foods high in starch include: 1  Starchy vegetables like peas, corn, lima beans and potatoes. 2  Dried beans, lentils and peas such as pinto beans, kidney beans, black eyed peas and split peas. 3  Grains like oats, barley and rice. (The majority of grain products in the US are made from wheat flour.
The tamarind is the fruit of a tall tree that grows in Asia and North Africa. Its pods are about five inches long and contain seeds and a pulp that become extremely sour when dried. The pulp of the fruit is the main portion of tamarind used in food production.When still slightly unripe, it has a very sharp, sour taste with a high level of acidity.Unripe tamarind is used in many candies and dishes throughout Asia and Latin America. Tamarind juice is a mild laxative. 2  Tamarind is used to treat bile disorders. 3  Tamarind lowers cholesterol. 4  Tamarind promotes a healthy heart. 5  The pulp, leaves and flowers, in various combinations, are applied on painful and swollen joints.
1 Cup of tamarind contains 25.1 mg calcium, magnesium 10 mg, phosphorous 5 mg, potassium 67.8 mg, sodium 17.6 mg, vitamin E 0.3 mg, vitamin C 17.8 mg, dietary fiber 1.3g, carbohydrates 37 g, calories 143 and so on. Due to its all essential nutrients, it offers several health benefits and keeps many health disorders at bay. Hence, daily consumption of this fruit is vital to get rid of various health ailments. REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TAMARIND. 1. Tamarind is considered as perfect food in order to treat problems associated with digestion and constipation. Simply consume the pulp of tamarind to get relief from indigestion. Besides that, you can consume a mixture of black pepper, cloves and cardamom along with tamarind pulp. This is one of the healthiest drinks for those who are experiencing the problem of loss of appetite.