Hi snack lovers! I’ll love to introduce you to Tiger nuts, another juicy snack for your leisure in this article. Kindly read along.

Tiger nuts are savoury tubers famous for their high fibre content, nutrients and milky taste. We find tiger nuts in Africa and some parts of Europe, where it is called Earth almonds or chufa nuts. In Nigeria, it is called aki Hausa (by the Igbos) and Ofio (by the Hausas). This small vegetable (tuber) earned its name from its striped yellowish-brown appearance similar to that of a tiger. Today, I would discuss this delicious snack under the following headings:

Nutritional Composition

6 Reasons Tiger Nuts Is A Super Snack

4 Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts: A Must-eat

Nutritional Composition

This milky delicacy is rich in diverse nutrients and vitamins needed for healthy development, growth of the body and maintenance of internal organs. These fundamental nutrients include:

a. Carbohydrates

b. Proteins

c. Potassium

d. Calcium

e. Zinc

f. Magnesium

g. Vitamin C

h. Vitamin E

i. Fibre

6 Reasons Tiger Nuts Is A Super Snack

1. Tiger nuts are great snacks that keep the mouth busy during the day.

2. We can take it raw, pressed it into milk, process it into flour for pastry, and converted it into flakes for breakfast.

3. It is cost-effective

4. It makes you feel fuller after consumption unlike other snacks

5. It is a package of diverse nutrients

6. It is pocket handy because of its small size

4 Health Benefits Of Tiger Nuts: A Must-eat

Without a doubt, dear snack lovers, this yellowish-brown earth treasure is a package of amazing health benefits. They are:

A. Aids In Weight Loss

Earth almonds have a high fibre content. The fibre is a resistant starch that passes through one’s intestine without getting digested, leading to weight loss. This keeps your body in a good muscular and hour-glassed shape.

B. Prevents Malnutrition

This yummy nut contains many beneficial vitamins that meet the dietary needs of everyone, either diabetic, asthmatic, vegetarian, etc. It is a remarkably healthy option.

C. It Supports Digestion

Consumption of tiger nuts (rich in fibre) adds bulk to the stomach which breaks down food in your digestive system. This prevents all forms of gastrointestinal disorders like bloating, constipation, food poisoning and diarrhoea.

D. Boosts Libido

Tiger nuts boost the libido, enhance strong erection, and increase the sperm count. This aspect is really exciting because tiger nuts act as natural Viagra, otherwise known as an aphrodisiac. It is used in African folk medicine and has shown great potency.

Finally, whenever you want to hop in bed with your mate or need something to keep your mouth busy, you know what to do. Grab your purse/ wallet and go to the store nearby to get this delight. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

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