Fox nuts, also widely known as makhana or lotus seeds, offer extensive health benefits due to their high content of antioxidants, plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium. These nutrient-dense seeds originate from the Euryale ferox plant and serve as an exceptional low-calorie, gluten-free super-food snack.
- Supports Weight Management: Their high fiber and protein content promotes long-lasting fullness, which successfully prevents overeating and curbs unhealthy food cravings.
- Promotes Heart Health: Abundant magnesium relaxes blood vessel walls to improve blood flow, while high potassium and low sodium levels naturally stabilize blood pressure.
- Regulates Blood Sugar: Fox nuts possess a low glycemic index (GI), causing a slow, gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream, making them an excellent snack for managing type 2 diabetes.
- Strengthens Bones and Teeth: Packed with critical levels of calcium and phosphorus, regular consumption supports optimal bone mineral density and helps mitigate the risk of osteoporosis.
- Improves Digestive Health: The high dietary fiber content adds volume to stool, ensures smoother bowel movements, prevents constipation, and cultivates healthy gut bacteria.
- Fights Premature Aging: Loaded with potent plant flavonoids like kaempferol and quercetin, they eliminate harmful free radicals to sustain skin elasticity and diminish wrinkles.
Ingredients
Makhana 2 cups dry roast for 6-8 minutes on low flame, remove to cool
In the same pan add
Almonds 1/4 cup
Cashew ¼ cup
Pistachios ¼ cup
Roasted gram pottukadalai ¼ cup
Roast for 5 minutes on low flame, remove and cool
Once cool, remove add 3 cardamom and powder the nuts and makhana to a coarse/ fine powder as desired
Can be stored in the fridge for a month or more.
Add 1 tbsp of powder or more as desired, 1 tsp of jaggery pdr/ honey , pour hot milk, mix well and enjoy the healthy protein, mineral rich drink.