Healthy Tigernuts
Tigernuts & health
Tigernuts are very healthy, they help to prevent hearth
attacks, thrombosis and activate blood circulation. Due to the high
contents of soluble glucose they prevent cancer and lately some investigators
discovered that they reduce the risk of suffering colon cancer. The
very high fibre content combined with a delicious taste, make them ideal
for healthy eating.
Tigernuts analysis
Nutritious product with a high energy content (starch,
fats, sugars and proteins), rich in minerals such as phosphorous, potassium
and vitamins E and C:
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Phosphorous, together with calcium,
constitutes the bulk of the mineral substance of the bones and teeth.
It plays a part in the formation of ATP, an energy compound indispensable
for "activating"
glucose, fatty acids, etc. It improves
intellectual performance. |
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Potassium is the most important neural element
in intracellular behaviour. It plays a part in numerous enzymatic
reactions and in important physiological processes, such as cardiac
rhythm, nervous conduction, muscle contraction. |
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Vitamin E plays a role in the formation and
functioning of the red blood cells, muscles and other tissues. It
is thought to have a preventive effect against cardiovascular diseases
and cancer. |
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Vitamin C its main functions are: Antioxidant;
Encourages the absorption of iron; Helps maintain vitamin E levels;
Indispensable for the inmunological system and for preserving the
tissues. |
Scientific analysis
Minerals |
Mg: 1070 mg/Kg. |
Na: 206 mg/Kg. |
K: 7100 mg/Kg. |
P: 2557 mg/Kg. |
Ca: 179 mg/Kg. |
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Analysis: |
23.56 % Fats (oils) |
21.23 % Glucoses |
24.13 % Dietary Fiber |
4.15 % Proteins |
400 kcal /100 Energy |
4.77 % Humidity |
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Informative average rates
Scientific analysis of “nutritional and dietetic
aspects of tigernuts” done by Rosaura Farré (Catedrática
de Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia; University of Valencia)
– year 2003.
Scientific analysis of “digestive aspects
of tigernuts”
done by Miguel Bixquert (Profesor titular de
la Facultad de Medicina; University of Valencia) – year 2003.
Scientific analysis of “effects of tigernuts
on heart diseases and related aspects”
done by José Martínez Valls (Profesor titular de la Facultad
de Medicina; University of Valencia)
– year 2003.
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Very healthy.
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High content of oleic acid.
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Positive effects on cholesterol levels (high content
of Vitamin E).
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Suitable for diabetic persons.
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Ideal for children, older persons and sportsmen.
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