{"id":3275,"date":"2023-03-22T00:44:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T23:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=3275"},"modified":"2023-03-22T00:44:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T23:44:26","slug":"is-tiger-nut-a-tree-nut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/is-tiger-nut-a-tree-nut\/","title":{"rendered":"Is tiger nut a tree nut?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tiger nuts are a type of tree nut that is native to Africa and parts of Asia. They are small, round, and brown in color, and have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Tiger nuts are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and can be eaten raw, cooked, or roasted.<\/p>\n

No, tiger nuts are not Tree nuts.<\/p>\n

Is Tigernut a legume? <\/h2>\n

The tiger nut is a valuable addition to the AIP diet because it is not a grain, pseudo grain, legume, or member of the nightshade family. The tiger nut is actually an edible tuber about the size of a chickpea that grows from the nutsedge plant. Tiger nuts are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also low in calories.<\/p>\n

The tiger nut is a chewy, tasty tuber that grows out from the yellow nutsedge plant. It originates from North Africa, and has been popular in southern Europe for centuries. Its name – tiger nut – comes from its striped exterior.<\/p>\n

What does tiger nuts do to the body <\/h3>\n