Very few people have knowledge about the nutrient-dense food, Phool Makhana, knowing about them and using them as snacks or food proves to be very beneficial for health.
Makhanas are also called focus nuts or lotus seeds, actually this round white machana is the seed of lotus flower, that is why it is also called Phool Makhana.
Phool Makhanas rich in calcium and fiber help in getting rid of bad cholesterol in the body and making the heart strong and healthy.
Nutritionists say that consuming phool makhanas on a daily basis can provide numerous medical benefits related to health.
What is a phool makhana?
The flower Makhana is the seed of the lotus plant, its plant grows underwater in ponds, its flowers and leaves resemble lotus flowers and leaves, and its root is the size of a small Makhana.
Phool Makhana and nutrition
According to nutritionists, Phool Makhana contains a good amount of protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus along with the presence of carbohydrates, which is very important for a healthy life.
Medicinal health benefits of using Phool Makhana:
1. Source of weight loss
While consuming phool makhana can provide adequate amounts of calcium and iron, it also causes weight loss.
Phul Makhanas are low in calories and high in protein, which makes you feel fuller for longer, suppresses appetite and helps you lose excess weight.
2. Source of antioxidants
Antioxidants play a very important role in the human body, they protect against infection and also eliminate the germs of many diseases.
Research has shown that antioxidants play an important role in heart health, protecting against heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and cauliflower is an antioxidant-rich food.
3. Treatment of high and negative cholesterol levels
Makhanas are very low in cholesterol, they are also very low in fat and sodium which makes it a healthy food, which is why consumption of Makhanas lowers cholesterol in the body instead of increasing it.
4. Healthy heart-healthy snacks
Makhana, rich in fiber, is very useful for high blood pressure patients, the amount of magnesium in Makhana is high while the amount of sodium is negligible, so the consumption of Makhana is considered best for heart health.
5. Useful for diabetic patients
Makhanas have a very low glycemic index (a system for classifying foods containing carbohydrates), so even diabetics can eat them without worry.
Health and nutrition experts also advise the use of flowers for diabetic patients.
