Thursday, 14 April 2016

Makhana (Lotus Seeds / Fox Nuts) Nutrition Value & Its Benefits


Nutritive Value of Makhana

100 gm Makhana Contains:
350kcal energy
9.7gm easily digestible protein
77gm carbohydrate
12.8gm moisture
0.1gm fat
90mg phosphorus
1.4mg iron

Health Benefits
  • Makhana helps in Cardiac Protection.
  • It helps in building action in dysentery, frequent urination.
  • Makhana is anti-oxidant.
  • It is digestive for all age groups.  Due to its astringent property, it is relieves one from diarrhea and helps improve appetite.
  • 25 gram makhana a day means a healthy food/diet for the whole family.
  • Lotus seeds benefit the spleen, kidney, and heart. 
  • The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia.
  • It is also rich in calcium. 
  • Makhana regulates blood pressure, relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.
  • It is suitable for arthritis, impotence and premature ageing .
  • They help to detoxify the spleen, reinforce the kidneys and nourish the blood. 
  • It can also treat insomnia, palpitations and irritability.
  • It is also recommended for the women during pregnancy and post natal weakness.

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