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 functions as a biological anti-oxidants) that protect us from the creation of harmful free radicals (Free radicals are atoms with an odd number of electrons. They can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules, they can cause damage when they react with important cellular components such as DNA) which are responsible for the death of the body cells. High content of oleic acid in the tiger nut reduce the risk of heart disease.


2. Helps to control diabetes: The high non soluble fiber content of tiger nuts helps the diabetes to regulate their sugar levels in the blood. Studies have shown that the fiber content of tiger nuts doesn’t elevate the sugar level in the blood as the carbohydrate.

3. Blood pressure control: high content of amino acid in tiger nut called arginine helps the body to make nitric oxide with maintain of body vessels, dilated and have a normal blood flow.

4. Prevention of coronary heart disease:  Tiger nut reduce bad cholesterol and also help in regulation of intestinal function due to its high contents of natural fiber.

5. They are a rich source of protein: Protein is a vital ingredient used in the building of muscle, hair and skin. Tiger nuts provide a rich source of protein and it is one of the best non-meat sources of protein that exist.

6. Rich source of vitamins (E and C): Recent studies suggest that tiger nuts are loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins C and E and potassium and phosphorus. Yogurt and tiger nut milk has been found to be exceptionally high in these vitamins and other nutrients.

7. Digestion: Traditionally, tiger nuts has been used to treat stomach upsets, irritable bowels, and other digestive issues. They have been used by local doctors as a remedy for many illnesses like; flatulence and diarrhea.

8. Tiger nut milk can be used as a cow’s milk substitute: Tiger nut milk contains no lactose but plenty of calcium, so it makes a great alternative to cow’s milk, for people who are lactose intolerant.

The benefits of Tiger nuts makes them an amazing food for anyone. Eat healthy because, Health Is Wealth.

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