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:

-	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.
-	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.
-	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.
-	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 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.