When
we think of a light evening snack, we often think of a packet of fried chips or
Kurkure. However, it is time to think of something healthier, as we are already
aware of the ill effects of these snacks all around us. This is where snacks
like fox nuts are gaining popularity. Grown in the wetlands of Asian countries, they are also known as
phool makhana (because of their flowery appearance) and lotus seeds.
They are a great
snack and have multiple benefits. Read on to know about this wonderful,
economical, tasty, and healthy dish.
1.
They are low in calories, fat, and sodium.
They are therefore the perfect in-between-meal snack. They also make you feel
full, so further cravings for binge eating are reduced
2.
Their low sodium and high potassium and
magnesium content makes them very useful for people with high blood pressure
3.
The high calcium content is good for bone
and teeth health
4.
Their sugar content
is low, and so are highly useful for diabetics, who have the urge to eat at
short intervals
5.
The fox nuts have astringent properties and
are useful for kidney ailments
6.
People looking for weight loss should try makhana, as they are very low in calories but
can fill the stomach. This helps control hunger pangs and intake of
high-calorie foods.
7.
It is rich in fiber and so can be used in
weight loss as well as for digestion problems like constipation.
8.
Fox nuts are rich in antioxidants and
therefore useful in fighting ageing and chronic inflammation and stress in the body
9.
In both men and women, makhana is believed
to improve fertility rates. The sperm quality and quantity is believed
to improve when makhana is consumed
10.
Given its multiple benefits, especially calcium and iron,
pregnant women are given makhana. It also helps prevent hypertension and
diabetes in the pregnant mother
11.
Fox nuts are believed to help get rid of insomnia
12.
If addiction to coffee is your problem, try
some fox nuts to get rid of the addiction
Methods of use:
1.
The seeds are actually tasteless and so
whether it is salt or sweet, they take on the added taste
2.
Roast the seeds with a little ghee on a
light flame. Sprinkle salt, and the yummy snack is good to go
3.
Other spices like cinnamon or oregano can
be added to suit one’s taste
4.
They can also be used in sweet dishes like
kheer and other desserts
If
you are looking for a super snack that is highly healthy, economical, and has
little hazards on your health, grab a bowl of fox nuts.
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