REASONS YOU SHOULD START EATING TIGERNUT
REASONS YOU SHOULD START EATING TIGERNUT Tigernut ( Cyperus esculetus ) is one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt. Cyperyus esculentus is not actually a nut, but a small tuber but it share characteristics with both tubers and nuts, this characteristics makes them an excellent source of anti-oxidants. Tiger nut has a rough, rounded shape and a certain brown color. It has physical characteristic of intense green leaves coloration that can be seen in some African countries. Tiger nut “Ofio in yoruba Language” have long been recognized for their health benefits as they are high in fiber, protein, natural sugars…tiger nut is one of the healthiest plant in the world. Tiger nuts have quite a number of Nutritional and health benefits. Here are a few that will help you eat this tuber more: 1. Prevention of cancer and heart disease: tiger nut is a source of vitamin E (Vitamin E ...