12 Health Benefits Of Tiger Nuts (Chufa): Its A Superfood
Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus), erroneously referred to as nuts, are actually edible tubers. And though there are three varieties - black, brown and yellow – the yellow and brown varieties are more common in Ghanaian markets.
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Most
people prefer the yellow variety for its bigger size, interesting texture,
attractive colour and fleshier body. The yellow variety also yields more milk,
contains lower fat and higher protein and less anti-nutritional factors,
especially polyphenols. Experts have pointed out that some of the
anti-nutrients found in the nut, such as polyphenols and tannins, can be
eliminated by soaking the nuts in water.
Tiger nuts
are rich in minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and
phosphorus. Also rich in vitamins E and C.
Benefits Of Tiger Nuts
12 Reasons Why Raw Tiger Nuts Are A Superfood:
1. Tiger nuts’ high content in fiber keeps your whole body healthy
2. Tiger nut milk (also known as Horchata de Chufas) is a great substitute for cow’s milk
3. Tiger nuts
are a solid source of magnesium
4. Tiger nuts
can help control your blood pressure
5. Tiger nuts
may help protect you from cancer and cardiovascular disease
6. Tiger nuts
give you a potassium boost
7. Tiger nuts are a good non-meat source of protein
8. Tiger nut
milk can help control diabetes (Home Remedies To Use For Diabetes)
9. Tiger nut
rivals olive oil for “heart healthy” oils
10. Tiger
nuts Can Help Fight Malnutrition in Under-developed
11. Tigger nut is also
good for clear vision
12. It is also good
for men vitality. In Ghana we call it “charge
your battery’’ 😂😂😂 When a man is seen buying it, people assume he is going to
charge his battery meaning due to its ability to enhance vitality of men.😍 (15 FOODS THAT HELP MEN PERFORM BETTER)
Dr. ENOCK APPIAH (ND/CHA)
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