Many diseases and health conditions today including: cardiovascular diseases, obesity, scurvy etc. result directly or indirectly from malnutrition. Looking for a food item that can give u a shot at a better nutrition and health? Not to worry Tiger nuts got you covered!
Would you like to know the many benefits of tiger nuts? Read on!
Tiger nut ( Cyperus esculentus ) is a monocotyledonous crop belonging to the sedge family. They aren’t really nuts; they are tubers that grow below the soil’s surface. Also known as chufa sedge, yellow nutsedge, tiger nutsedge or earth almond, tiger nuts have been for thousands of years now and are found in most of the Eastern Hemisphere, including Southern Europe, Africa, Madagascar, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Tiger Nuts Benefits
1. Rich In Fiber
Tiger Nuts are packed with high fiber content – around 33%. In a study conducted in 2009 by the University of Miguel Hernandez, Orihuela, Spain, it was found out that 100g tiger nut flour contains around 60 g dietary fiber, especially the insoluble dietary fiber which is much higher than other popular fiber sources such as rice bran, oats, apple, cabbage, carrots, pears, Chia seeds and jack beans.
2.Digestion
As a direct consequence of its high fibre content, tiger nuts prevent constipation by increasing stool weight and degreasing gut transit time, and aid defecation. Traditionally, tiger nuts were used to treat stomach upsets, irritable bowels, and other digestive issues. They have been used in folk medicine as a remedy for many ailments, including flatulence and diarrhea.
As a direct consequence of its high fibre content, tiger nuts prevent constipation by increasing stool weight and degreasing gut transit time, and aid defecation. Traditionally, tiger nuts were used to treat stomach upsets, irritable bowels, and other digestive issues. They have been used in folk medicine as a remedy for many ailments, including flatulence and diarrhea.
3. Rich Non-Meat Protein Source
Protein plays an important role in building and repairing bones, muscles, cartilage, tissues. It also makes up 40% of the cell membrane. Hence it is one of the major nutrients of the body. Tiger nuts are one of the richest sources of non-meat protein. Looking for a low cost source of rich protein? Tiger nut is the deal!
Protein plays an important role in building and repairing bones, muscles, cartilage, tissues. It also makes up 40% of the cell membrane. Hence it is one of the major nutrients of the body. Tiger nuts are one of the richest sources of non-meat protein. Looking for a low cost source of rich protein? Tiger nut is the deal!
4. Rich In 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 made by mixing cow’s milk with tiger nut milk has been found to be exceptionally high in these vitamins and other nutrients.
Recent studies suggest that tiger nuts are loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins C and E and potassium and phosphorus. Yogurt made by mixing cow’s milk with tiger nut milk has been found to be exceptionally high in these vitamins and other nutrients.
5. Good Source Of Magnesium
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium is highly vital for the normal functioning of the body, as it is required to carry out more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. Recent studies have revealed that 100 g flour of tiger nuts contains between 13 to 17 percent of magnesium, which helps to promote normal nerve and muscle function, regulates sugar, maintains blood pressure levels to normalcy, and strengthen bones, process protein and keep you healthy.
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium is highly vital for the normal functioning of the body, as it is required to carry out more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. Recent studies have revealed that 100 g flour of tiger nuts contains between 13 to 17 percent of magnesium, which helps to promote normal nerve and muscle function, regulates sugar, maintains blood pressure levels to normalcy, and strengthen bones, process protein and keep you healthy.
6. Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
The Office of Dietary Supplements of the National Health Institute has stated that vitamin E acts as a catchall reference for different fat-soluble compounds that are rich in antioxidant qualities. Since tiger nuts are rich in vitamin E, all these qualities are present in tiger nut milk and tiger nut flour.
The Office of Dietary Supplements of the National Health Institute has stated that vitamin E acts as a catchall reference for different fat-soluble compounds that are rich in antioxidant qualities. Since tiger nuts are rich in vitamin E, all these qualities are present in tiger nut milk and tiger nut flour.
7. Potassium Booster
Tiger nuts are rich in potassium, which, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, is one of the few essential minerals that contribute to the proper functioning of the cell and body organs, especially the heart. Potassium is essential to maintain proper regulation of muscle contraction, digestive functions and to control the blood pressure levels.
Tiger nuts are rich in potassium, which, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, is one of the few essential minerals that contribute to the proper functioning of the cell and body organs, especially the heart. Potassium is essential to maintain proper regulation of muscle contraction, digestive functions and to control the blood pressure levels.
8. Cures Erectile Dysfunction
Here comes one of the major health benefits of tiger nuts. Tiger nuts are indirectly beneficial in improving the problem of erectile dysfunction (ED). Although there is no medical evidence to support this claim, natives of Ghana have been using this traditional medicine for decades in the form of palliative for treating ED.
Here comes one of the major health benefits of tiger nuts. Tiger nuts are indirectly beneficial in improving the problem of erectile dysfunction (ED). Although there is no medical evidence to support this claim, natives of Ghana have been using this traditional medicine for decades in the form of palliative for treating ED.
9. It Contains Abundant Arginine
Tiger nuts are also loaded with lots of amino acids of various types, especially Arginine. The Mayo Foundation suggests arginine as the nitric oxide precursor, which maintains the width of blood vessels to ensure normal blood flow. Arginine is helpful in providing solutions in conditions caused due to restricted blood vessels, including clogged arteries, chest pain, erectile dysfunction, heart disease or failure, artery diseases, muscle cramps, and headaches.
Tiger nuts are also loaded with lots of amino acids of various types, especially Arginine. The Mayo Foundation suggests arginine as the nitric oxide precursor, which maintains the width of blood vessels to ensure normal blood flow. Arginine is helpful in providing solutions in conditions caused due to restricted blood vessels, including clogged arteries, chest pain, erectile dysfunction, heart disease or failure, artery diseases, muscle cramps, and headaches.
10. Controls Diabetes
The high insoluble dietary fiber present in tiger nut flour regulates blood sugar levels and helps the diabetic patients remain healthy.
The high insoluble dietary fiber present in tiger nut flour regulates blood sugar levels and helps the diabetic patients remain healthy.
11. A Good Source Of Probiotic
A probiotic is a food (usually a diary food) or dietary supplement containing gut-healthy, gastrointestinal bacteria which aids digestion.
12. Rich In MUFA
Tiger nut milk is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids or MUFAs. This makes it an excellent anti-diabetic agent, as MUFA diets boost glycemic tolerance.
13. Boosts ‘Good’ (HDL) Cholesterol
Tiger nuts contain a fair amount of oleic acid. Oleic acid is a MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid) that helps increase your body’s HDL cholesterol.
Tiger nuts contain a fair amount of oleic acid. Oleic acid is a MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid) that helps increase your body’s HDL cholesterol.
14. A Healthy Substitute For Lactose Intolerance
Milk derived from Tiger nut is a healthy option for those who cannot drink cow’s milk due to lactose intolerance. Tiger nut milk is free from lactose, and hence anyone can drink this milk, which is rich in calcium and supports bone building and growth in young children. This milk contains highest nutrition and fat content among all the other non-milk substitutes.
Milk derived from Tiger nut is a healthy option for those who cannot drink cow’s milk due to lactose intolerance. Tiger nut milk is free from lactose, and hence anyone can drink this milk, which is rich in calcium and supports bone building and growth in young children. This milk contains highest nutrition and fat content among all the other non-milk substitutes.
15.Non-Inflammatory
Tiger nut doesn’t contain omega-6 fatty acids, unlike other nuts which contain a high ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids which might lead to inflammatory conditions. Thus tiger nut milk is better and safer to consume than other nut-based milks and offers similar levels of essential nutrients.
How To Make Tiger Nut Milk
Having known what tiger nut is and being aware of its amazing health benefits, let’s take a look at how to make this delicious and healthy milk.
Tiger nut doesn’t contain omega-6 fatty acids, unlike other nuts which contain a high ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids which might lead to inflammatory conditions. Thus tiger nut milk is better and safer to consume than other nut-based milks and offers similar levels of essential nutrients.
How To Make Tiger Nut Milk
Having known what tiger nut is and being aware of its amazing health benefits, let’s take a look at how to make this delicious and healthy milk.
Ingredients
One cup of tiger nuts (soaked for 24-48 hours)
A glass of water
Jaggery or honey
Cardamom/Cinnamon
Procedures
Soak the tiger nuts in a bowl of water and cover the bowl with a cloth.
Let it stand for around 1-2 days.
Remove the cloth and add the nuts to a blender.
Add the spices and the sweetener of your choice to the blender.
Blend the nuts well until the mixture becomes thick and smooth Then use a strainer to strain the tiger nut milk into a serving glass.
Voila! your tiger nut milk is ready to drink!
In conclusion, tiger nut is very good food which if included in your diet will help keep you hale and hearty.
Feel free to drop your comments and if you have any other benefit of tiger nuts, pls do share in the comment section.
One cup of tiger nuts (soaked for 24-48 hours)
A glass of water
Jaggery or honey
Cardamom/Cinnamon
Procedures
Soak the tiger nuts in a bowl of water and cover the bowl with a cloth.
Let it stand for around 1-2 days.
Remove the cloth and add the nuts to a blender.
Add the spices and the sweetener of your choice to the blender.
Blend the nuts well until the mixture becomes thick and smooth Then use a strainer to strain the tiger nut milk into a serving glass.
Voila! your tiger nut milk is ready to drink!
In conclusion, tiger nut is very good food which if included in your diet will help keep you hale and hearty.
Feel free to drop your comments and if you have any other benefit of tiger nuts, pls do share in the comment section.
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Reviewed by Daniel Ihechimere
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December 28, 2017
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Reviewed by Daniel Ihechimere
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December 28, 2017
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