Tiger nuts have been used for many centuries and remain extremely popular all over.
Also known as yellow nutsedge, tiger nutsedge or earth almond, tiger nuts aren’t really nuts; they are tubers that grow under the soil’s surface.
‘’ In Nigeria, the Hausas call it ‘Aya’; Yorubas call it ‘Ofio’; the Igbos, ‘imumu’ or ‘aki Hausa’; while the Hausas make a drink called Kunun Aya from it’’.
AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF TIGER NUTS
Let me quickly share with you, few of the interesting health benefits of tiger nuts, in case you get it from me as a birthday gift🤔🤔 you'll value it more than the cake you were expecting.
Regulate BP (Blood Pressure)
Tiger nuts contains Arginine which is a precursor of nitric oxide which keeps our blood vessels wide enough to allow the normal blood flow. These nuts contain many beneficial minerals such as potassium which is very useful to lower the blood pressure. Besides potassium, it also contains magnesium which helps to regulate the heart beat and maintain normal blood pressure levels and prevent heart disease. Cardiologists recommend eating tiger nuts because they have the similar lipid profile to olive oil which is considered one of the healthiest oils
Anti-Oxidant Property
It act as a source of antioxidant. Vitamin E from tiger nuts perform its role as an anti-oxidant agent which is able to slow down aging and helps to protect our body from cancer.
Prevent Low Blood Count
Tiger nuts contain important minerals which is very useful to the human body. One of these is iron.Tiger nuts contain more iron than the milk of cow and as much as liver or red meat which is able to improve the hemoglobin level.
Maintain Good Digestion
The presence of dietary fiber in tiger nut helps in maintaining our digestive system. Besides the dietary fiber, tiger nut also have enzymes that aid digestion such as amylase, lipase, and catalase.
Lower Cholesterol
Tiger nut contains about 80% fats. However, about 62% of these contain unsaturated fat which is beneficial for health, especially to lower the cholesterol.
Prevent Diabetes
These super tubers can also prevent diabetes by the dietary fiber contained in them. Dietary Fibers are not easily digested, thus it will not raise the blood sugar easily.
Maintain Healthy Liver
In some countries like China, tiger nuts used as liver tonic. The beneficial nutrients contained in tiger nuts are believed to be able to strengthen liver function.
Relieves Stress
Tiger nuts basically have quality in helping us to be relaxed. One of the nutrients values of tiger nuts is Vitamin B1 which is able to control the nerve system well to relieve stress.
Improves Dry Eyes
Tiger nuts can be used as eye compress to relieve the dry feeling of eye after working in front of computer screen. The omega 3 in tiger nuts acts as anti-inflammatory which is able to maintain eyes’ health.
Skin Care
A large amount of vitamin E is present in tiger nuts which helps against wrinkles and premature aging and helps in keeping the skin young and healthy. In addition, tiger nuts contain oil which is useful to moisturize the skin and maintain skin’s elasticity.
Strengthen Bones and Teeth
The high calcium level contained in the Nigerian tiger nuts is definitely a support toward the strong bones and teeth.
Maintains Proper Muscle functioning
natural magnesium from tiger nut is very good for your muscle and nerve function. In addition, vegetable protein from tiger nuts is one of the non-meat proteins which are beneficial for muscle building.
Heal Mouth and Gum Ulcers
Vitamin C and omega 3 from tiger nuts are the best solution to solve moth problems such as gum sores. The anti-inflammatory agent will quickly help the healing process.
Improve Sex Life
Based on some studies, consuming tiger nuts is able to improve the sex performance especially for men. It enables men to have shorter intermission times and heightened testosterone level.
Enhance Fertility
Besides its ability to prevent cancer and aging, vitamin E also play a significance role in human fertility.
Fight Malnutrition
These golden brown tiny tubers are very rich of nutrients such as carbohydrate, fat, fiber, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, iron and zinc.
They also contain many beneficial vitamins which are suitable to fulfill the body's nutrition need. Fortunately, tiger nuts are easily found in under-developed nations which are in fight against malnutrition.
For Hair
Tiger nuts milk consists of amino acids, flavonoids, minerals, sugars, and vitamins B, C and E, which come together and provide antioxidants and moisturising properties to not only the skin but also hair. Its primary benefits to hair are protection and moisture. With its solid source of magnesium, tiger nuts help women suffering from magnesium deficiency, which can contribute to scalp hair loss. Tiger nuts help to fortify hair and protect it against UV rays while making it softer.
These days some companies use the milk to produce natural hair products for enhancing the hair.
To Prepare Tiger nut drink
Wash the wet or dry tigernut thoroughly to remove sand and stones, soak in water overnight to soften the nuts, pour into your blender, add dates, and coconut then a little water for easy blending, after blending, pour into a sieve and drain the milk out, chill in the refrigeraor and drink…Thank me later winks😉
P.S. Remember, Too much of anything is not good
Eat wisely 😎😎 to avoid toxicity