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In West Africa, tiger nuts are eaten raw as a side dish. Tiger nut oil can be used in salads or for frying. Tiger nut flour, which is high in insoluble fiber, can be used in gluten-free paleo cakes, cookies and breads.

A growing number of cosmetics also now contain tiger nut oil due to its high antioxidant content.

Good news: Tiger nuts are also high in monounsaturated fat (that's the fat you want in your diet), vitamins C and E, and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and magnesium. They're low in calories - and they may even boost libido, too. So if you're looking to put some tiger in your tank, tiger nuts are a great way to add more nutrition into your diet.