Health Benefits Of The 'Indispensable' Tiger Nuts (Ofio)

Health Benefits Of The 'Indispensable' Tiger Nuts (Ofio)

The Tiger nuts, popularly known as Ofio, might have lost its prominence in Nigerian homes, in Nigerian primary and secondary schools (People born before the 21st century would understand me), but it still remains a Nigerian fruit variety and should rather be taken more health-seriously.

I shall be using Ofio, because it sounds more indigenous than Tiger nuts. 

Ofio is a tuber-like nut, that taste like coconut but has a stronger nutty flavour. It can be combined with several things, or local drinks (Not ogogoro) to give you a lovely taste. 

Health Benefits:

• Contains protein, carbohydrate, vitamins (B, C, E), minerals (calcium, copper, zinc, potassium).
• Has anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure arthritis and colitis.
• It helps get rid of gas and soothes the gastro-intestinal tract. 
• It contains heart-friendly oils that have similar benefits as olive oil. 
• It works as a diuretic and helps cure constipation.
• It is a great substitute for cow's milk.
• Great for weight loss because of its high fibre content.
• Without added sugar, it is great for diabetic patients because it contains Arginine, a hormone that produces insulin.

Finally, 

          It is mouth-friendly - does not disturb the process of chewing.