Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts (Ofio) / Chufas


Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts (Ofio) / Chufas

Tiger nuts have been around for hundreds of years and even though it is abundant in Nigeria, only a few people know of the health benefits of this wonderful nuts.

Tiger nuts are actually small ''tuber-like'' nuts and tastes like coconut but with a stronger ''nutty'' flavor.
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