BENEFITS OF PHOOL MAKHANA or FOX NUT

MAKHANA / FOX NUTS/ LOTUS SEEDS

HIGHLIGHTS:-

• MAKHANAS are also called FOX NUTS or LOTUS SEEDS.
• It grows in stagnant water and comes from a plant called EURYALE FOX.
• It has great significance in religious ceremonies in India.
• It is rich in CALCIUM, PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATES, PHOSPHOROUS, IRON, THIAMINE & ZINC.
• It has a neutral taste.
• Good source of antioxidants, GLUTEN free.

BENEFITS OF PHOOL MAKHANA or FOX NUT

1. Consuming MAKHANA could help in regulating the B.P.(HYPERTENSION).
2. It is rich in CALCIUM, it is useful for those who have ARTHRITIS.
3. Helps in WEIGHT LOSS as it is high in fiber and low in fat.
4. Good to strengthen the HEART & better function of cardiovascular.
5. It helps to cure SLEEPING DISORDER.
6. It is high in FIBER and very low in FAT so it is good for DIABETIC PATIENTS.
7. It contains KAEMPFERAL which is well known anti-aging property.
8. Increases fertility in women.
9. Good for pregnant women who are facing a high risk of gestational diabetes, and hypertension.
10. It is a natural remedy to deal with STRESS-related issues because it contains calming properties.
11. Reduces the risk of KIDNEY-related problems.

How to Consume Makhana 

* You can roast the seeds or fry them in a little ghee wherein they pop and resemble popcorn.

 

* These puffed seeds can be tossed with some black salt and had as a snack.

*The puffed seeds can be used as an ingredient in dishes like Makhana Kheer, Creamy Makhana curry 

 

*A paste made with lotus seeds is used as a key ingredient in many Japanese and Chinese desserts.