Tiger Nut (Derica Cup)

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Tiger Nut (Derica Cup) are not actually nuts, but rather edible tubers. Theyre the size of a chickpea but wrinkly with a chewy texture and sweet nutty flavor similar to coconut. It has a flavor reminiscent of both coconut and almond. Tiger nuts were one of the first plants cultivated in Egypt and traditionally used as both food and medicine. Theyre rich in a variety of nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits ranging from better digestion to a reduced risk of heart disease. Tiger nuts are a great source of natural minerals. They mainly provide calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and zinc. Calcium helps to keep teeth and bones healthy, intervenes in blood coagulation and in the transmission of nerve impulses. Magnesium is also involved in the formation of teeth and bones, and also helps maintain the activity of muscles and nerves, promoting a healthy immune system. Potassium and sodium help in the correct functioning of nerves and muscles, they are essential for growth. Phosphorus also participates in the storage and correct use of energy and zinc intervenes in the development and growth of the reproductive organs and in the function of the senses of taste and smell. Tiger Nut is available online for sale in Nigeria at groceries.ng. Buy this on groceries.ng. You're craving a snack, go for a healthy option like nuts or dried fruit. Both are rich in protein, fibre and healthy fats. While nuts and dried fruit are great as tasty snacks, they are also key ingredients when cooking and baking. So, when next you're inbetween meals, consider snacking on apricots, cranberries, dates, currants, figs, plums, prunes, raisins, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, mixed nuts, tiger nuts, pine nuts, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts. You have them separately or you can have mix of both dried fruit and nut. But watch you calorie count as you eat. ng today.