Phool makhana or lotus seeds are crunchy, crispy, full of fiber and loaded with nutrition. No wonder it is an all-rounder snack, meal, dessert in itself. This any time food is loaded with all the right nutritional elements that is required by the human body.
- Fox nut has a low Glycemic Index(GI) , which means that is is slowly absorbed by the body and does not shoot the sugar level in human beings. Therefore, it is also helpful for people suffering for diabetes.
- High Fiber Content: High fiber acts as an absorbent and is helpful for the body , in heart management, keeping the body fit and fine.
- Low in Calories, fox nuts can be eaten on a daily basis in different forms to regulate normal body functions. It is advisable to consult a health management expert regarding that quantity that can be consumed every day.
- High in Potassium and also contains Vitamin B1, carotene, iodine, iron, and phosphorous in addition to calcium
- The natural sodium content in phool makhana is insignificant which is also helpful to manage blood pressure.
Due to its high nutrition value and also healing properties, phool makhana is used in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for managing various diseases including weight loss, insomnia, diarrhea, kidney ailment, digestion problems, chronic inflammation managing bone and teeth health, and also host of other common ailments.