TIGERNUTS
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
& HEALTH
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. |
TIGERNUTS
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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