[Health] BENEFITS OF EATING TIGER NUT - 9jawellness

BENEFITS OF EATING TIGER NUT

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Written by; Nwele, David Bassey

Cyperus esculentus popularly known as tiger nut, yellow nutsedge, earth almond, etc is an edible tuber plant specie of the sedge family widely cultivated over the world. Tiger nut can be consumed in various forms, dried, and processed in sweet, milk-like beverages, commonly called tiger nut juices, raw, roasted, or dried bake. 

Tiger nut we know in Egypt as among the first plants cultivated for both food and medical purposes. Tiger has been proved to be highly nutritious. 

1 ounce (28grams) of a tiger but is said to contain the following proportion of nutrients 

Fibre            -      9grams 

Protein         -      1 gram 

Fat                -      7gram

Calories       -     143

Carbs           -    19gram

Iron                -  1 -2 % 

Phosphorus   - 5 -6%

Vitamin C       -  2-8%

Calcium          -   1%

Potassium       -   3-5%

Zine                   -   5-7%

Magnesium     -    7%

BENEFITS 

ANTIOXIDANT 

Among the rich health benefits of tiger, the nut is the antioxidant properties that protect your body against aging and disease like cancer and diseases. Tigers contain phytates, oxalates, saponin, and tannin which serve as antinutrients in the gut. 

BLOOD SUGAR REDUCTION

Following research on tiger nut extract, it has been reported that due to its high fiber content it can reduce high blood sugar levels by slowing the gut absorption of sugar. Amino acid Arginine content in high proportion in Tiger nut increases insulin production and sensitivity thereby reducing high blood sugar levels. 

IMPROVE HEART HEALTH/ BOOST IMMUNITY

Tiger nuts contain a high amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Arginine enhanced blood flow reducing the risk of a blood clot in your blood, thereby decreasing the risk of developing heart disease. Tiger nut has also been reported to boost immunity. 

ACT AS AN APHRODISIAC /BOOST LIBIDO 

In most parts of the world, men are reported to use tiger nuts in the treatment and management of erectile dysfunction, increase sperm count and boost libido. Zine and vitamins contain in tiger nut increase testosterone and reduce intromission time during sex when consumed frequently.

Arginine and omag3 contain in tiger nut enhance blood flow from the heart down to the penis enabling a turgid and lasting erection.