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| Tiger nut
Ever heard
of tiger nut? According to research, tiger nuts are small root vegetables which comprised 80% of our diet around 2 million years ago. This super food
originates from Africa.
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Tiger nut is called “Aki Hausa” by the Igbo and “Ofio”
by the Yoruba while the Spaniards call it “Horchata”.
The high fibre content of
tiger nut makes it a wonderful colon evacuator and cleanser. A single ounce of
tiger nuts has 40% of our daily recommended fibre.
Here are the
top 10 beautiful and wonderful health benefits of tiger nut that will make you
go wanting for it.
1. Rich in fibre: Studies have shown that
tiger nuts are high in fibre. We all need fibre to keep our digestive system in
good shape; tiger nut is that very good food that will make your digestive
system healthy.
2. Rich in vitamins: It contains vitamin
b1 which helps to balance the central nervous system and vitamin e which is
good for fertility of both men and women.
3. It is rich
in protein and carbohydrates.
4. Constipation:
Tiger nut helps prevent constipation.
5. Controls blood pressure: Another
wonderful medicinal benefit is that the nuts are high in arginine amino acid
which is beneficial to those fighting with high blood pressure and has been
proven to reduce blood pressure.
6. They are a good source of magnesium: Tiger
nut contains calcium, magnesium, iron that helps boost the immune system and strengthens
the bone and the body tissues.
7. Prevents endometriosis or fibrosis: Tiger
nut helps in the production of urine and prevents endometriosis or fibrosis as
well as blockage of the tip of the fallopian tube.
8. It is a good remedy for breast lumps and
cancer: Another wonderful truth about tiger nut is that the black specie is
a good remedy for breast lumps and cancer.
9. Contains healthy oil: Another health
benefit is that they contain the healthy oils that are similar to olive oil.
The oil extracted from tiger nut consist of 80% unsaturated fats and 18% of the
cholesterol causing saturated fat.
10. Helps fight malnutrition: Finally, many
believe that tiger nut serves as an alternative to staple foods because it is
very cheap and helps fight malnutrition.
In case you
have not heard, tiger nut juice is made from the tiger nut. See photo below.
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| Tiger nut juice |
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