Tiger Nuts..Super Food?

A super food and an African delight?
Is it actually a Nut? No it is not.
Tiger nut are small,tuberous rhizomes of a sedge grass(cyperus esculentus lativum) that's been cultivated for millennia around the world. It is largely unknown but in recent years it is gaining widespread popularity in many African countries and even down into Spain where it is known as "Chufa".

Could be eaten as peeled or unpeeled, in roasted or fresh form and tastes just like a blend of almond and coconut.
In northern Nigeria, it is used in making a sweet drink that is taken all over Nigeria. It is important for one to note that one should chew and swallow the chaff of Tiger nuts, because this chaff serves as roughage which helps your digestive system to function properly.

Why do We love Tiger Nuts?
Tiger nuts are known as a super food , it is one of the world's healthiest snack and they do have a delicious taste. It has amazing health benefits because it is filled with life -enriching minerals and vitamins.

Here are some great benefits of Tiger nuts :

• They have high fiber content that keeps you in shape.
• Is a great substitute for cow milk as it contains healthy fats.
• Heavy source of magnesium which is responsible for preventing kidney problems, menstrual problems and contributing to your general well-being.
• Helps to control high blood pressure due to the high potassium levels contained in them.
• Tiger nuts help to fight and prevent diabetes in humans.
• Tiger nut oil has therapeutic properties and is widely used by cosmetic companies around the world.

Time to grab an handful of tiger nuts to chew on, believe me I will be doing just that now.