Fox Nuts : Phool Makhana - The Super Snack For Weight Management
Fox Nuts Fox nuts are also called makhana or Lotus nuts. It's a very famous snack in Asia or specially South Asia. It is a seed of water lily plant, called Euryale Ferox or less commonly sought name Gorgon Plant. World's 80-90 % of makhana is being produced in Bihar, one of the states in India. It is very popular for snacking because of its taste and health benefits. Nutritional value of makhana per 100 gram : Calories : 345 - 360 Kcal Carbohydrate : 76 g Fibre : 14.5 g Protein : 9-10 g Fats : 0.9 - 1 g Sodium : less than 1 mg Micronutrients : Calcium - 60 mg , Iron - 1.4 - 2.6 mg , Magnesium - 67-67.2 mg , Phosphorus - 162 - 200 mg. Makhana contains long-chain carbohydrates which is called complex carbs that slows down digestion as compared to simple carbs. Due to its nature of slow digestion it is very helpful in not rising blood sugar, maintaining metabolism and gives a feel of satiety. Calorie Count : 100 gm of Makhana contains 345 - 360 calories, which is stil...
