Tiger Nuts popularly known to indigenous Ghanaians as 'atadwe' is a delicacy for most people in terms of nuts. It has so many myths surrounding its health benefits including its ability to boost sperm count.
Here are some scientifically-proven benefits of tiger nuts to our bodies;
1. It has high fibre content: Tiger Nuts are about 90% fibre. This high content in fibre prevents constipation, controls body weight and suppresses appetite.
2. Helps regulate blood pressure: It contains arginine acid which helps the body to make nitric oxide to keep blood vessels dilated for normal blood flow.
3. It helps control diabetes; Tiger nuts also help regulate blood sugar.
4. It has same benefit for the heart as the olive oil; Tiger nuts contains non-saturated fat(good cholesterol) which is good for the heart.
5.Helps prevent cancer; It contains vitamin E which protects the body from free harmful radicals responsible for killing body cells.
6. It is a good source of protein.
7. It is a good source of magnesium; 100g of Tiger nuts supplies the body with 13%-17% of its daily magnesium need.
Source: tigernut.com
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