The Superb Benefits of Tigernuts
Strolling by that Mallam at that Junction with his wheel barrow, within lies those brown looking nuts (some light brown and well hydrated, the other dry). Alas, the season of “Ofio” is here once again or “Hausa Groundnut” as my Igbo friend would call it. While at school in the North I had the habit of making this a regular diet, those Northern people can sure produce wonders from these delicious nuts with a magical drink known as “Kunun Aya”. OHHH!!! The milky taste it gives to your taste buds But, not many Nigerians are aware of the superb benefits this tiny nut gives to the body or even the English name. Well drum rolls…..The English name of Ofio, Aki Awusa or Aya is …TIGER NUT… Now, Tiger nut isn’t actually a nut but a root tuber from the plant Cyperus Esculentus with its early origin from Egypt. It is often referred to as the “African Super nut” due to its numerous health benefits. Some of which are; Tigernut milk helps to control Diabetes and Ulcer. Tigern