Tiger Nuts Are The New Popular Superfood

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Amanda C
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If you love reading about the latest news in health, you probably already know that everyone is obsessed with tiger nuts.

Although they are named tiger nuts, this superfood does not belong to the group of nuts. They come from a sedge grass and got their name from their appearance. Their benefits are numerous and we are here to bring you all the news you need to know.

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TIGER NUT TIPS by Tzee…. Do you want to protect yourself from cardiovascular diseases? Or want to enjoy the benefits of fiber? Well, there is just one ingredient that can give you all these, in addition to many other benefits. Today, we will be looking @ some of the health benefits of Tiger nuts……. 1. Rich In Fiber Tiger Nuts are packed with high fiber content – around 33%, which is indeed a considerable amount. 2. Rich In Vitamins E And C Recent studies suggest that tiger nuts are loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins C and E and potassium and phosphorus. Yogurt made by mixing cow’s milk with tiger nut milk has been found to be exceptionally high in these vitamins and other nutrients. 3. Potassium Booster Tiger nuts are rich in potassium, which, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, is one of the few essential minerals that contribute to the proper functioning of the cell and body organs, especially the heart. Potassium is essential to maintain proper regulation of muscle contraction, digestive functions and to control the blood pressure level. #healthylifestyle #healthysnacks #healthcoach #healthynuts #tigernuts #tigernutlove #eatwellbewell #tigernutsbenefits

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Packed In Fiber

These nuts are so rich in fiber, that you definitely need to put them on your shopping list. In other words, they will help you lose weight and avoid always feeling hungry.

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7 reasons why you will love #tigernuts and why they are considered #superfoods! ❣🌱 1. Their large amount of #fiber which is clearly beneficial to keep the digestive system in shape, helping you fight #constipation 2. They are a #healthier option to cow's and sheep's milk, keeping 100% #healthyfats 3. They are a good source of #magnesium. 100g of tigernuts contribute between 13 and 17% of the daily need of a healthy adult. 4. They provide a good amount of #potassium helping to control blood pressure and also helping to process carbohydrates 5. Source of vegetable #protein They are the ideal and perfect #antioxidant for #cleansing #diets and #elimination of #toxins. 6. They can help to control #diabetes as they do not rise blood #glucose levels 7. Tigernut oil contains high levels of #oleicacid (#monounsaturated) and #vitamin E. (Which prevents aging) This golden liquid is perfect to nourish the skin against external aggressions, #eczema as well as stimulation of #calcium absorption, bone tissue regeneration or #atherosclerosis chufa 🇪🇸 #horchata #plantbasedmilk #weightloss #prebiotics #vegan #plantfood #nutritious #puressentialnutrition ❣🌱

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Protects The Cardiovascular System

According to scientists, this superfood can improve and protect your heart’s health. This is mostly due to the vitamin E content of these nuts. Antioxidants are also present in tiger nuts, preventing damage of tissues against inflammation.

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✨ S U P E R F O O D ✨ . • The term “superfood” is used quite loosely these days, but refers to foods rich in a variety of nutrients! I posted about Tigernuts the other day, so thought I’d break-down some nutrients in this #superfood ! Tigernuts are actually TUBERS (a type of root VEGETABLE!🥕 although they look & taste similar to nuts). . ✨ VITAMIN E – Most of us know that vitamin E has anti-oxidant properties, but how? Well, this vitamin protects red blood cells and cell membranes from free radicals that cause oxidative stress ☄️🙅🏻‍♀️. . ✨ VITAMIN C – Also has antioxidant properties & it increases the absorption of IRON 👊🏻. . ✨ MAGNESIUM – Needed as a cofactor for many of the biochemical reactions in our body. Important in energy production🙌🏻, bone composition, muscle contraction 🏃🏻‍♀️, nerve signalling ⚡️& heart rhythm 📈. . ✨ AMINO ACIDS – rich in Arginine, which helps dilate blood vessels & improve circulation💫. . ✨ POTASSIUM – important in muscle contraction 💪🏻, ❤️ function & nervous system regulation 🧠. . ✨✨BONUS: Tigernuts are rich in non-soluble FIBER. This binds to carbohydrates 🍕, toxins 🔥 & fats 🥓 & helps excrete them from the body & regulate blood sugar (more on this in another post!). . TIP: You can also use tigernut flour as a nutrient-rich alternative to GF or nut flour! I’m also going to try making a “nut" milk 🥛 with these!

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Rich In Magnesium

Every single one of us needs magnesium. And one of the best sources are these nuts. Magnesium is important for a large number of functions in the body, including muscle and nerve function, heart health and more.

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Control Diabetes

People with diabetes can feel free eating these nuts because they can only be helpful. They control the blood sugar levels, which is very important for individuals suffering from this disease.