Seeing tiger nuts everywhere?
They’ve actually been around for centuriesand here are all the health benefits of this trending superfood.
The name of these humble little guys is misleading, though.
grown primarily in Africa and Spain.
A few reasons they’re trending now?
Tiger Nuts Are a Healthy Superfood
Are tiger nuts healthy?
In short, yes!
These are some of the key benefits of this tuber:
They contain healthy macronutrients.
They offer a healthy dose of key micronutrients.
“This is great for building ahealthy microbiomeand improving digestion,” she adds.
They have a high fiber content.
They have anti-inflammatory properties.
They contain polyphenols, which makes them a valuable food for potentially controlling inflammation andhypertensionas well, says Hoscheit.
Delicious Ways to Eat Tiger Nuts
Eat them whole or raw as a snack.
When trying tiger nuts for the first time, keep it basic.
Tiger nuts are often sold raw and dried and can be eaten that way as a crunchy snack.
(And a fun fact: Tiger nuts are also used as fish bait.
Bake with tiger nut flour.
Add them to cereal, granola, or trail mix.
Enjoy them soaked or cooked.
And if you don’t love them?
“Soak, boil, or roast them.”
you’re free to add soaked and softened tiger nuts to smoothies, for example.
Shops like Tiger Nuts USA also have many tiger nut products available online.
Some companies are also incorporating them as an ingredient in unusual ways.
A milk that froths like a dream, perfect for topping morning coffee.
She also chose tiger nuts because the plants have a low-water, low-carbon footprint and grow quickly underground.
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