10 WONDERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF TIGER NUTS




 

Tiger nuts are one of nature’s super foods. They are high in fibre, highly nutritious and are believed to contain ingredients that can help prevent heart attacks and improve blood circulation. Due to the high contents of soluble glucose they prevent cancer and lately some investigators discovered that they reduce the risk of suffering colon cancer. The very high fibre content combined with a delicious taste, make them ideal for healthy eating.

Tiger nuts are actually not a nut, but a tuber, which grow in the ground much like a potato or carrot, and when ready, they are cleaned and allowed to dry in the warm sun. Ghanaians have been snacking on tiger nuts for centuries, so read on and find out ten of the amazing health benefits of tiger nuts.

Ensures Digestive health
It is recommended for those who suffer from indigestion, flatulence and diarrhoea because it provides digestive enzymes like the catalase, lipase and amylase. It prevents constipation.

For Bone Health
Tiger nuts have long been recognized for their health benefits as they have a high content of soluble glucose and oleic acid, along with high energy content (starch, fats, sugars and proteins), they are rich in minerals necessary for bones, tissue repair, muscles, the blood stream and for body growth and development and rich in vitamins E and C.

Helps in weight control and diabetic people
Sugar-free tiger nut milk also helps in weight control and is suitable for diabetic people, due to its content of carbohydrates with a base of sucrose and starch (without glucose), and its high content of Arginine, which liberates the hormone that produces insulin.

Protects the skin
The milk supplies the body with enough quantity of Vitamin E, essential for fertility in both men and women. Vitamin E also delays cell aging, improves elasticity of skin and helps to clear the appearance of wrinkles, acne and other skin alterations. 

Reduces stress 
Tiger nut contains a good quantity of vitamin B1, which assists in balancing the central nervous system and helps to encourage the body to adapt to stress 

Helps to control blood pressure
Its high content of amino acid arginine helps the body make nitric oxide with maintain our blood vessels dilated and have a normal blood flow.

Helps to control diabetes
The high non soluble fiber contents of the Tiger nuts help the diabetics to regulate their sugar levels in the blood. Recent studies have demonstrated that the fiber doesn’t elevate the sugar levels in the blood as the carbohydrates.
 
Tiger Nut Milk
Tiger nut milk/beverage/drink commonly called ‘Atadwe Milk’ in Ashanti is a healthy drink with many nutrients. It is a nourishing and energetic product recommended by experts to be taken during any season of the year, especially in dry season when the sun is hot. It is a rich source of nutrients such as vitamins C and E, and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, and also carbohydrates, unsaturated fats, proteins and some enzymes which help in digestion. In fact, this drink contains more iron, magnesium and carbohydrates than the cow’s milk.
quality oil due to its extraction without adding any external heat (cold pressed oil), and is highly recommended for cooking over other oils because it is more resistant to chemical decomposition at high temperatures
They are very high in fibre
Tiger nuts are a very rich source of dietary fibre. Over 30% of  tiger nut is made of fibre and that’s more than oats, bran and most vegetables and fruits. We all need fibre to keep our digestive system in good working order, and it call also be an aid to weight loss, by making you feel fuller for longer.

They are a good source of magnesium
Tiger nuts are a good natural source of magnesium, which is needed by the body to help with muscle and nerve function and for the proper functioning of the immune system. Magnesium also helps to regulate the heart beat and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Stay happy and Live healthy!

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