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Just taking a walk down the road when I spotted
this great fruit called tiger nut it can also be called chufa sedge , nut grass , yellow nutsedge, tiger nut sedge , or earth almond ) but scientifically, it is called Cyperus esculentus . It is mostly popular in Spain, North Africa and other African countries like Nigeria. In fact,In Nigeria, it Is called Aya by the Hausa's while it's processed milk is called KUNU AYA. it's health benefits cannot be under estimated because a lots of Nigerians now use it in diverse numbers of ways such as milk production, flour production and even catering foods.
It can be chew raw either dried or wet. I have come to discover that in processing it into various forms nothing is wasted not even the chaff interesting isn't?
IT HEALTH BENEFITS
AS A GOOD SOURCE OF FIBRE
Tiger nut is a good source of fibre. Studies have shown that tiger nut contains about 30% fibre making it a good source for the treatment of constipation by helping to empty the bowel.
ITS AN EXCELLENT FOOD FOR DIABETES PATIENT
Are you suffering from high blood sugar? Or have been confirmed to be diabetic? Then, this fruit is for you. Tiger nut has low sugar content because of this singular characteristics it is highly recommended for diabetic patient.
CAN BE PROCESSED INTO MILK WHICH CAN SERVE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO COW MILK
Tiger nut's milk is highly yummy and refreshing although it doesn't contain fat like that of cow milk making it to be highly recommendable to people suffering from lactose intolerance.
AS NUMBER ONE SOURCE OF VALUABLE NUTRIENTS
Tiger nut is a good source of calcium, protein, fats and vitamins. Research has shown that it contains about 65% of calcium making it a good source for strong teeth and bones. As such, I personally recommend it for children and infants or even adults. It's a good source of vitamin A, C and E thereby preventing night blindness, scurvy and acting as a an antioxidants
IT ABILITY TO DECREASE LDL CHOLESTEROL
Tiger nuts has high ability to decrease LDL cholesterol which is a bad cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol which is a good cholesterol because of the presence of oleo acids.
Let me blow your mind a little; did you know that when processing it into milk it can be garnished with other fruits like banana, oranges, pineapple, apples and even avocados? Oh yes! This alone makes it appetizing and tasty.
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